Do Dogs Get Kidney Stones?
I have a large 9yr. Old female dog who is spayed. She never had an accident in the house until today. While I was cleaning up the mess I noticed several cream color stones in her urine. She seems fine, no signs of pain or discomfort. I see no change in her. I need to know what it could be, I will take her to the vet but for now I'm looking for some answer to what this could be.
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It could be a "bladder" stone or at least the start of one.
In terms of the urine, that could be a Urinary Tract Infection. Sometimes the urine has more of an odour and and darker color if that is the case. Small stones or sand are usually a sign that your dog has a UTI.
As you say, best bet is to get her off to the vet ASAP as if any blockage occurs, it can cause a lot more pain and suffering.
In terms of the urine, that could be a Urinary Tract Infection. Sometimes the urine has more of an odour and and darker color if that is the case. Small stones or sand are usually a sign that your dog has a UTI.
As you say, best bet is to get her off to the vet ASAP as if any blockage occurs, it can cause a lot more pain and suffering.
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Hi, I am a vet tech and have been for several years, and I see a LOT of these cases. When there are actual stones that are visible in the urine, it is time for X-Rays! If you do see gritty sand/sugar substances, those are usualy struvite crystal (90% of crystals in urine are these kind), but if these are formed pebble or rock type items, you may be looking at several moderately sized stones or one LARGE stone. About 6 months ago, we pulled out 3 golf ball sized stones out of a labrador (the surgeon and I). Can you imagine trying to pee "sround" a stone that big blocking the urethra? OUCH!!! Definitely a problem, but one that can be reversed and managed given you take her to the vet and don't try to do the cheapest thing. It may become expensive. Best of luck to you.
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