Are poodles prone to bladder stones?
Dogs under a year of age, no matter what sex, get struvite as the most common bladder stone for this same reason. Miniature Schnauzers are the most commonly affected breed, along with bichon frise, cocker spaniels, and miniature poodles.
What are the symptoms of a bladder stone in a dog?
The symptoms of bladder stones are very similar to the symptoms of an uncomplicated bladder infection or cystitis. The most common signs that a dog has bladder stones are hematuria (blood in the urine) and dysuria (straining to urinate).
Why are female dogs more likely to get bladder stones?
Female dogs tend to get these types of bladder infections and stones much more frequently than males, probably because their shorter, wider urethra (the tube that transports the urine from the bladder to the outside of the body) makes it easier for bacteria to pass up the urethra into the bladder.
What to do for a dog with struvite bladder stones?
Dogs that have experienced struvite bladder stones will often be fed a therapeutic diet for life. Diets lower in protein, phosphorus and magnesium and promote acidic urine are recommended. The preventative diet is NOT the same as the diet that promotes dissolution of the stones.
Is it normal for dogs to have crystals in their urine?
Detection of urine crystals in dogs is not irrefutable evidence of a stone-forming tendency. However, there is some association of an increased risk for bladder or kidney stones for animals that are afflicted with crystalluria. Crystals in dog urine can also be an indication of bladder or kidney infection.
The symptoms of bladder stones are very similar to the symptoms of an uncomplicated bladder infection or cystitis. The most common signs that a dog has bladder stones are hematuria (blood in the urine) and dysuria (straining to urinate).
What can I give my Dog for a bladder stone?
Cranberry-based products are touted for urinary tract health. “It may help with recurrent urinary tract infections because of compounds that cranberries contain (called proanthocyanidins, a class of polyphenols found in plants),” says Bartges, who is board-certified in veterinary internal medicine and veterinary nutrition.
Female dogs tend to get these types of bladder infections and stones much more frequently than males, probably because their shorter, wider urethra (the tube that transports the urine from the bladder to the outside of the body) makes it easier for bacteria to pass up the urethra into the bladder.
What foods should you avoid if your dog has a bladder stone?
Su adds, “For patients with calcium oxalate stones, make sure to avoid excess calcium (avoid dairy products, extra supplementation), and high oxalate ingredients (like spinach).” Animals with urate and cysteine stones should avoid added protein (especially from seafood and organ meat for those with urate), Larsen says.