09/26/2026
๐พ๐ WHAT CAN ULTRASOUND HELP US FIND?
PART 2: BLADDER STONES ๐๐พ
When your pet starts having urinary issues, itโs easy to assume itโs โjust a UTIโ but sometimes thereโs more going on beneath the surface.
Bladder stones can cause discomfort and may lead to symptoms such as:
๐พ Frequent trips outside or to the litter box
๐พ Straining to urinate
๐พ Blood in the urine
๐พ Urinating in unusual places
๐พ Licking around the urinary area
๐พ Changes in normal bathroom habits
๐ Thatโs where ultrasound can help.
Ultrasound gives our veterinary team a detailed look inside the bladder and can help identify stones, sediment, bladder-wall changes, and other abnormalities that may be contributing to your petโs symptoms.
And because not every bladder stone is the same, getting a clearer picture can help us determine what additional testing or treatment may be appropriate for your pet. ๐ฉบ๐
โจ Early answers can make a difference.
If you notice changes in your petโs urinary habits, donโt ignore them. Give Prima Vista Animal Hospital Imaging & Surgical Center a call so we can help determine whatโs going on.
๐ฌ Have you been following our ultrasound series? Stay tuned for Part 3 to see another way ultrasound helps us look beyond what we can see on the outside! ๐ถ๐ฑ