My dog ate a lot of sand. Could this cause illness or bladder stones?

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Dog exposed to large amount of silica sand in potty yard recently..can this caused jack stones..dog ill and had blood work done waiting for results. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 8 years and 11 months old | 54.5 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I am not sure I am clear on what is going on with Ellie. If sand was ingested in large enough quantity is can cause a stomach or intestinal obstruction, which would require surgery to remove. Eating sand would not cause stones in the bladder or kidneys. I am not sure what a jack stone is. Bladder stones form due to urinary tract infections, diet or genetics. Please feel free to request a consult so I can help you better with Ellie. I hope she improves soon!

My dog ate a lot of sand. Could this cause illness or bladder stones?

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