Treatment methods for dog urinary tract stones

1. The treatment method needs to be determined based on the location and type of the stone. Medical therapy and surgery are the two most common methods.
2. Before medical treatment, you should first understand the possible types of stones through urine residue testing, and then decide on the choice of medication.
3. Surgery is usually used when there is severe obstruction or when the dog has severe difficulty urinating.

Introduction to dog urinary tract stones

Any stone deposits in the dog’s urinary system, such as the kidneys, ureters or bladder, are called urinary tract stones.
The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. The kidneys are shaped like broad beans and are located above the dog's waist, near the back. How urine is transported: The kidneys produce urine, and then transport the urine to the bladder through the ureters. The bladder can store urine to a certain amount and then excrete it from the body through the urethra.

Symptoms of urinary tract stones in dogs

1. Depending on the location of urinary tract stones in dogs, there are different clinical symptoms. Some may experience dribbling, prolonged urination, hematuria, and urinary incontinence.
2. Long-term urinary excretion disorders will further cause problems such as vomiting, loss of appetite and decreased activity in dogs.

Diagnostic methods for dog urinary tract stones

1. Detailed blood red and white blood cell test, urine test, urine residue test, urinary tract x-ray test and ultrasound test are generally common tests. Method;
2. Further tests include intravenous injection of renal pelvis photography, etc. The collected stones or stones in the urine residue can be analyzed in the laboratory to understand the composition.