How Do Uroliths Form?
Uroliths Are Commonly Referred to as "Stones" and Can Occur in Any Section of the Urinary Tract with Bladder Stones Being the Most Common. Regardless of...
Uroliths are commonly referred to as "stones" and can occur in any section of the urinary tract with bladder stones being the most common. Regardless of specific type, uroliths occur when the urine becomes too concentrated with urolith precursors and the environmental conditions are appropriate for stone formation.
What causes stones in cats?
What causes struvite bladder stones? In some cats, struvite bladder stones form as a result of a urinary tract infection. Certain species of urinary bacteria produce a chemical called urease, which leads to changes in urine acidity. Urease-producing bacteria can contribute to the formation of struvite stones.
What causes dog bladder stones?
In dogs, struvite bladder stones usually form as a complication of a bladder infection caused by bacteria that produce an enzyme known as urease.
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