Bladder and kidney stones in dogs are usually surgically removed. Sometimes they are treated with interventional radiology, which is the technique used for stones in people. Your vet will use a ...

These stones can form in the bladder, kidneys, urethra, or the ureter (a portion of the urinary tract). Urinary stones and UTIs have similar symptoms, so a vet’s attention is necessary ...

There are various causes of bladder stones in dogs, but struvite stones are the most common. Struvite stones form when the pH in the urine becomes too alkaline.

A gene mutation that causes high levels of uric acid in all Dalmatian dogs and bladder stones in some Dalmatians, has been identified by a team of researchers in the School of Veterinary Medicine at ...

A gene mutation that causes high levels of uric acid in all Dalmatian dogs and bladder stones in some Dalmatians, has been identified. The discovery equips dog breeders with the tools to eliminate ...

The causes of bladder stones vary by species and even by breed. In dogs, struvite stones often form secondary to urinary tract infections, especially in females.

Bladder stones occur when minerals build up in a person’s bladder, forming small “stones.” Mostly affecting older males, they can cause pain and discomfort. Small bladder stones often pass ...