Dogs Bladder and urethral stones are among the most common diseases of urinary tract stones in dogs, and can occur in both male and female dogs. Affected dogs often cause urinary tract damage, inflammation or obstruction due to the increase of urolith particles, and have obvious clinical symptoms such as frequent urination, hematuria, dripping urine or urinary retention. The death of a dog. So what are the causes of bladder stones in dogs?

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Urinary tract infection: A bacterial infection of the urinary tract that makes the urine more alkaline , promotes easier formation of ammonium phosphate stones

Diet: Foods with high concentrations of minerals (eg, sodium, phosphorus, and magnesium) can promote certain types of crystallization form. There are other foods that increase the pH of the urine and also promote stone formation. Therefore, the diet is salty and high in calcium, which can easily lead to bladder stones.

Too little water: Drinking too little water can supersaturate the crystals in the urine and increase the chance of stone formation

Breeds: Some breeds are more likely to develop certain types of bladder stones, such as: Small German Wirehaired Terriers, Dalmatians, Yorkshire Poodles, and Bulldogs, etc.{ Stones in spotted dogs may be genetically related}

Gender: Magnesium ammonium phosphate stones are more common in female dogs, while other types of stones are mainly found in male dogs

Bad living habits: Some owners walk the dog twice a day, or even do not walk the dog, holding the urine for too long, which causes too much stimulation to the bladder.

Urine concentration caused by environmental factors: Dogs live in an environment with a dry and hot climate and prolonged sunlight exposure. It can concentrate its urine, which can lead to the formation of stones. In addition, the seasons, water sources, water quality and other factors in different regions can affect the incidence of stones.