Dogs can also suffer from the dreaded stones in the bladder, also known as urinary stones. This is a problem that can be manifested by genetic predisposition, by suffering from bacterial infections, that is, cystitis, or by the concentration of minerals or the pH of the urine. That is why even if our dog has a healthy lifestyle, it is not safe from suffering it.
The urinary stones They are the formation of minerals that appear in the urine as microscopic crystals. These minerals must be expelled so that the dog does not suffer from problems in the bladder and in the entire urinary tract that can become complicated, putting the animal's life at risk in some cases.
Although there is talk of bladder stones, these can also appear in the kidneys, in the ureters, bladder or urethra. However, in most cases these stones are in the bladder. The truth is that if they are in the kidney or ureters, which are the tubes that carry urine to the bladder, the risk may be much higher, the dog needing surgery.
May not show up symptom, although it usually happens that the dog needs to urinate a lot, and at the same time it seems that it costs him. He drinks a lot of water and sometimes has blood in his urine. In the event of any symptoms of discomfort or difficulties, the dog should be taken to the vet to evaluate the treatment.
Sometimes it is decided operate the dog when the case is more serious, but it is also possible to inject saline solution into the bladder through a catheter to remove the stones, or use antibiotics in milder cases. Whatever it is, the dog will have to take antibiotics for a while, and also take special food for these cases, keeping a close eye on it.