Friends who have raised dogs must have encountered the situation of dogs suffering from stones, right? Dogs’ urine is alkaline and can easily cause stones. Therefore, some adjustments need to be made to the dog’s diet in daily life to avoid dogs suffering from stones. The incidence of stones in dogs. Let’s take a look at the symptoms of dog stones and how to prevent them.

1. Symptoms of dog stones

1. Dogs will urinate very frequently, and the amount each time is very small. In severe cases, they may even stand for a long time without peeing.

2. There will be blood streaks in the urine when peeing, or it may be the last few drops of urine with blood streaks. Dogs are not as expressive as humans, but if your dog expresses pain when urinating, it is likely that the pain is caused by stone infection.

3. The dog’s size seems to be larger than before, especially the waist circumference.

4. The dog's mood changes. Sometimes it will get angry and bark for no reason, or it will keep running around the house as if it is irritable.

5. Sometimes you will scratch or lick its private parts from time to time to give it the illusion that it loves to be clean.

2. Preventive methods for dog stones

1. At present, there is no particularly effective method to treat dog stones. The only way to treat dogs is through diet and nutrition.

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

3. Dogs and their daily diet should be diversified. Do not use all dog food or feed all rice. If possible, it is best to learn to make nutritious homemade dog food for your dog.

4. Add vegetables, meat and snacks appropriately. 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 methods of dog stones. To prevent stones, dog owners need to pay attention to the dog's status and symptoms. In the early stages, drinking more water can eliminate some stones, but when the situation becomes serious, surgical treatment is required. In addition, if you are not sure about the condition and cause of your dog’s stones, you can go to a regular pet hospital for help.