There are several types of urinary bladder stones in dogs and stuvite stones are just one of them. Struvite stones are formed by changes in the pH of urine that is usually brought about by a bladder infection. Staphyloccous sp. is a common bacterial agent in urinary bladder infections. It produces a substance that causes a change in the urine pH and promotes ammonia production. An increase in ammonia creates a favorable environment for the formation of struvite stones, which are also called triple ammonium phosphate or triple phosphate. The presence of struvite stones in the urinary bladder causes irritation of the bladder lining which can cause pain. The dog may also have urinary accidents. The stone may also get lodged in any part of the urinary tract and cause obstruction of urine which can have dire consequences.
Sudden changes in your pet’s urination habits should warrant a visit to your pet clinic Lakewood Ranch, FL immediately.
