Cystine bladder stones appear to be the result of a genetic abnormality that prevents a dog from reabsorbing cystine from the kidneys.
Cystine bladder stones in dogs.
Dogs are more susceptible to bladder stones than kidney stones and in rare occurrences can develop bladder stones that are made up of cystine stones.
Most bladder stones in dogs are made from struvite calcium oxalate urate or cystine crystals.
Your veterinarian may be able to palpate the stones or may need to perform imaging studies such as a bladder ultrasound or a contrast radiographic study.
Cystine urolithiasis is most common in male dogs with an average age of onset of three to five years.
A somewhat rare form of urolith in the dog is composed of cystine crystals.
In many cases the specific type of crystal involved can be seen in a sample of urine viewed under the microscope.
Urolithiasis affects both dogs and cats and are primarily found in adult animals.
Urinary tract kidney stones called urolithiasis in veterinary terms are stones made up of minerals which usually form in the kidneys and develop in the bladder.
Cystine uroliths also referred to as calculi are stones within the urinary tract composed of the amino acid cystine a breakdown product of proteins.
If struvite is the diagnosis a veterinarian will treat the underlying cause.
When the stones are made up of cystine a normal compound found in the body they are called cystine stones.