Bladder stones in dogs
Hard mineral deposits that form in the bladder, ranging from gritty sand to larger stones. They irritate the bladder lining, causing painful and frequent urination, blood in the urine and sometimes dangerous blockages.
2 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Bladder stones, including Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Bichon Frise. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 12.5 to 13.1 years.
Bladder stones in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- urinary condition
- Breeds affected
- 2 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Bladder stones is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Bladder stones (2), ranked by health score
Related urinary conditions
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.