Dog bladder stones and urethral stones are one of the most common diseases of urinary tract stones in dogs, which can occur in both female and male dogs. Sick dogs often suffer from urinary tract damaging inflammation or obstruction due to the enlargement of urinary stone particles, and have obvious clinical symptoms such as frequent urination, hematuria, dripping urine or anuria. If the dog is not treated in time, as the course of the disease prolongs, it may cause Dog's death. So what are the causes of bladder stones in dogs?

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Main causes of bladder stone formation:

Urinary tract infection: Bacterial infection in the urinary tract can make the urine alkaline, making it easier to form magnesium ammonium phosphate stones

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

Drinking too little water: Drinking less water will oversaturate 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 wire-haired spaniels, Dalmatians, Yorkshire brown long-haired toy dogs and bulldogs, etc. {Spotted dogs Stone disease may be genetically related}

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

Bad living habits: Some owners walk their dogs twice a day, or even not at all, and hold their urine for too long, which causes excessive stimulation to the bladder.

Urine concentration caused by environmental factors: Dogs live in an environment with a hot and dry climate and long hours of sunlight. Due to the evaporation of sweat at high temperatures and lack of timely replenishment of water, their urine can become concentrated. This leads to the formation of stones. In addition, the season, water source, water quality and other factors in different regions can affect the incidence of stones.