24/02/2025
BLADDER STONES in cats and dogs are quite common at all stages of life and in both sexes, sometimes favored by genetic predisposition, inadequate diet, stress, recurrent infections, certain medications and others.
Common symptoms are the presence of blood in urine, urinating frequently but in smaller amounts, urinating inside or in unusual places, excessive straining to p*e or even trying to p*e and not managing.
Urine samples examined under the microscope can be extremely helpful to diagnose these tiny crystals as well as ultrasounds or even X-rays
Treatment is usually either surgical ( as can be seen from the photos of the stones we’ve removed from some patients ) as well as through a medicated diet to help dissolve the stones
Bladder stones ( uroliths ) can be avoided through a correct balanced diet +/- bladder supplements, regular urine analysis and or scans.
Fresh urine samples of your pets can be examined at Il-Veterinarju small and exotic pet clinic
