These dogs may also have a higher incidence of kidney stones and bladder
stones than other breeds.
Not exact matches
There are a few different types of
stones that can form in the kidney or in the bladder, and Portuguese Water Dogs are more likely to develop them
than other breeds.
Uric acid
stones also are formed in patients with congenital liver shunts and, in a
breed other than the Dalmatian and English Bulldog, their presence warrants a liver work up.
Some dog
breeds seem to be more prone to developing kidney
stone and renal issues
than other breeds.
All cats are prone to urinary
stones, though some
breeds are more susceptible
than others, including Persian, Balinese, Burmese, Siamese, and short - and long - haired domesticated cats.
While any dog might develop urinary crystals, certain
breeds are more prone to crystals and subsequent
stones than others.
A Waltham study found that
breeds of dogs that generally drink more form less oxalate
stones than breeds that do not (miniature schnauzers vs Labrador retrievers)-- although one can not say for sure that one influences the
other.