Ask the Vet About Kidney Stones in Dogs and Cats

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No human medication has seemed to prove effective and some are toxic so surgical removal is ideal for most cats. (And a diet change after to prevent recurrence.)

Since I only treat dogs and cats and monkeypox hasn't posed a threat to them in the US, I'm not the best person to ask. Here is a link to a brief summary about the 2022 Monkeypx outbreak: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_monkeypox_outbreak

Be sure they aren't "bladder" stones which can be removed. Prescription S/D dissolves some stones better than C/D but it depends on the pH in the urine, so ask your veterinarian if S/D might be better. Encouraging them to drink as much water as possible is ideal. Gradually changing to canned food helps do this with a lot of dogs.

I have not used cystone for cat urinary stones so I cannot speak to this - consulting a urinary specialist (often found at your local veterinary school or on sites like JustAnswer.com) is ideal.

No - it is not - given his history of stones, you definitely don't want to do that.

I would really need to see his blood work and x-rays to give you useful information, so consult the veterinarian that has access to all of that for the best advice. In general, increasing his water consumption is ideal so encourage him to drink - this is easier said than done, so gradually switching to canned food helps some dogs - do it gradually or you will upset his stomach.

BlooWe call this hematuria and there are many underlying causes: urinary tract infection, bladder stones, cancer, clotting abnormalities, etc etc. All of these are treated very differently so see your veterinarian for a diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Keep him from urinating a couple hours before the appointment so they can collect a urine sample.

I don't know what you mean by "Bronin" - never heard of it, for bladder stones or anything else - feel free to resubmit another question if you misspelled it or describe it a little and I will try to do some research. The best food for dog's with bladder stones is usually "Royal Canin Urinary SO". That is usually after surgical removal.