Friends who have raised dogs must have encountered dogs suffering from stones, right? Dogs' urine is alkaline, which can easily cause stones, so it is necessary to correct the stones in daily life. Make some adjustments to your dog's diet to avoid the chance of your dog suffering from stones. Let's take a look at the symptoms of dog stones and how to prevent them.

1. Symptoms of calculi in dogs

1. Dogs will urinate very frequently, and the amount each time is very small, even in severe cases I can't urinate after standing for a long time.

2. The urine will be bloodshot when urinating, and it may be bloodshot to the last few drops of urine. Dogs don’t express themselves like humans, but if a dog has a painful expression when urinating, it is likely to be pain caused by a stone infection.

3. The dog seems to be getting bigger than before, especially the waistline.

4. The dog's mood changes, sometimes it will be angry and barking for no reason, or it will keep running around the house in a state of irritability.

5. Sometimes it scratches or licks its private parts from time to time, giving it the illusion that it loves cleanliness.

2. Preventive measures for dog stones

1. There is no particularly effective method for treating dog stones, which can only be adjusted from diet and nutrition.

2. Pay attention to feeding your dog more water every day, especially in hot summer.

3. Diversify your dog's daily diet. Don't use all dog food or all rice. If possible, it is best to learn to make nutritious homemade dog food for your dog.

4. Appropriately add vegetables, meat and snacks. Vegetables and meat contain essential vitamins and trace elements for the human body, which are also very important for dogs.

The above is an introduction to the symptoms and prevention of dog stones. Prevention of stones requires dog owners to pay attention to the dog's state and symptoms. Drinking more water in the early stage can eliminate some stones, but when the situation is serious, surgery is required. In addition, if you are not sure about the condition and cause of stones in your dog, you can seek help from a regular pet hospital.