There are many types of bladder stones that can affect your dog. The most common are calcium, oxalate, struvite and urate. Different medical circumstances contribute to each of these types of canine bladder stones. Some breeds are genetically predisposed to developing certain types of stones in the bladder.
How Canine Bladder Stones Form
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Canine diabetes, often referred to as “sugar diabetes” is generally speaking, quite a common ailment in dogs, it is not difficult to identify as a simple urine test will reveal the cause of the problem. It is the most common canine endocrine problem and is sometimes believed to be more prevalent in overweight dogs, but […]

In the aquarium world, many fish types have become popular. Catfish, goldfish, and betta fish are among these popular types. One species of fish that is growing in popularity is the discus fish. However, with this growing celebrity, not many aquarium owners know sufficient information about them There can be issues and problems associated with […]

Webster’s Dictionary tells us that cool means moderately cold, but Mr. Webster isn’t choosing dog names for us, is he? When a person is cool, he or she is looked up to, people want to be like the cool person. Cool people are popular and have a lot of friends, even if they […]

The Havanese is a cute and compact dog, weighing in anywhere from seven to fifteen pounds and standing at a height of eight to eleven inches. This dog is generally sweet natured and eager to please, making it a good choice for most families. With its small size, these puppies can work well in an […]

The county fire department got the call from the animal shelter that a dog was trapped in a storm drain pipe. It took awhile but they finally succeeded in freeing the large black dog and she was taken to the local shelter for care. They had to completely shave her to get rid of all […]

The Newfoundland is a breed of dog which some people believe is similar to the Labrador or St Bernard in many ways. This dog used to be a permanent fixture on every single fishing boat in the small province of Newfoundland in Canada. That is how the breed got its name. The dog would help […]

The Norfolk Terrier is a loving, hardy and active little dog that makes a great pet. They can easily be kept in an apartment as long as she is afforded frequent long walks. A properly fenced in back yard with provisions for a digging dog would be the ideal exercise situation.
She was bred to […]

The Newfoundland is a large, hairy dog with a great temperament. They are calm and do not require a great deal of exercise so they may even be kept in an apartment. Of course, a properly fenced in yard for exercise is preferable.
The Newfoundland was bred for cold temperatures and icy water so hot […]

The Norwegian Buhund or “Norsk Buhund,” is a herding dog of the spitz group, and is the farm dog of Norway. Buhunds have the typical spitz characteristics of activity, self-confidence and independence, but are trainable and home-loving with less inclination to hunt than other spitz breeds, having been bred as herding dogs rather than as […]