08/07/2026
Hello everyone! Happy Friday 🎉
Yesterday we shared a photo and asked for your thoughts on what it was ….
Believe it or not, the photo shows a bladder stone that was surgically removed from one of our patients! 😲
Bladder stones are hard, rock-like mineral deposits that form inside the urinary bladder. While they’re more common in dogs, cats can develop them too!
These stones form when excess minerals in a pet’s urine crystallize. Over time, those crystals can irritate the bladder lining, causing mucus to form. The crystals and mucus then bind together, creating a stone like the one you see in the photo.
Some common factors that can contribute to bladder stone formation include:
💧 Dehydration
🦠 Urinary tract infections
🥣 Unbalanced diets
⚖️ Abnormal urine pH levels
Bladder stones can cause discomfort, difficulty urinating, blood in the urine, and in some cases can even become a medical emergency if they cause a blockage.
✨ Did you guess it correctly? Let us know in the comments!