My dog struggles to pee. Is it bladder stones or prostate issues?

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the consulting doctor is estimating tiny stones in bladder, as the urine analysis donot show the type of stone (struvite or calcium oxalate), he has prescribed alkaliser for making urine alkaline but struvite stones are dissolved in acidic urine only. please confirm if stones actually present in bladder or urinary tract and if so then best course of action. Dog is facing urinary restriction intermittently for 45 days now. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 4 years old | 75 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

It is hard to look at x-rays through the PetCoach system, but I do not see any bladder stones. There does appear to be some gas in the bladder, which may have been inadvertently introduced through catheterization or could indicate the presence of a gas-producing bacteria. The prostate is significantly enlarged, to the point where it could constrict the urethra and cause straining to urinate. The urinalysis shows a possible infection, which could come from the bladder or prostate. I would not start urinary alkalizers without the certainty of oxalate stones. I would start antibiotics appropriate for a prostate infection and have Sheldon neutered ASAP, which can help with BPH https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/prostate-enlargement/

My dog struggles to pee. Is it bladder stones or prostate issues?

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