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ClientInformation SeriesBladder StonesWhat You Should Know About Bladder StonesBacterial infections of the Bladder an d foods co ntaining high levels of protein an d minerals su ch as magnesium, phosphorus, and calcium have been lin ked to Bladder stone fo rmation. Minerals form crystals, and crystals join together to form uroliths, or Stones . Some dogs are born with an inability to metabolize ce rtain protein co mponents an d are su sceptible to Bladder stone formation because of this defect. Diagnosis If your veterinarian su spects that your pe t has uroliths, he or she may perform so me or all of the following diagnostic tests; palpation (examination by touching) of the urethra an d Bladder to feel Stones , urinalysis, urine culture, blood tests, X-rays to see if Stones are present, ultrasou nd to se e if Stones are present an d special X-rays using dyes th at show Bladder stone s
Client Information Series Bladder Stones What You Should Know About Bladder Stones Bacterial infections of the bladder and foods containing high levels of protein and minerals such as magnesium,
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