what kind of stones do dogs have
Kidney Stones in Dogs: What You Need to Know. Kidney stones form in dogs for a few different reasons. The different causes ultimately predict which type of nephro (kidney) + lith (stone) is most likely to form. And the type of stone affects what treatments might help. Dogs with small kidney stones really may show no signs at all.
Today, Iâd like to discuss struvite stones and crystals. Struvite stones are a type of bladder stone that occurs in both dogs and cats. Theyâre also called triple phosphate and magnesium ammonium phosphate stones. Magnesium, ammonia, and phosphate are common elements in urine.