Maintained by Susann Philbrook What are the symtons and treatment for kidney stones?
Gail I am the medical author of “The Kidney Stones Handbook: A Patient’s Guide to Hope, Cure and Prevention” and I know our animal friends are also plagued with kidney stones. I own a basset hound (Bart, my best buddy) and I am aware (and have seen basset kidney stones the size of a golf ball!) which affect our four-footed friends. The Dalmatian is known to be commonly affected, including the Beagle, Dachshund, Bulldog, Basset Hound, Cairn and Scottish Terriers, Welsh Corgi, Miniature Schnauzer, Pug, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese and Yorkshire Terrier. A dog with kidney stones will exhibit some or all of the following symptoms: frequent urination (often in unusual places), bloody urine, dribbling urine, straining, weakness, depression, loss of appetite, vomiting and pain. Without appropriate diagnosis and treatment, your dog could face a life threatening situation. There is no single cause of dog kidney stones, but there are many important factors. These include: Age: Kidney stones may appear
