{"id":6329,"date":"2021-09-15T17:13:24","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T17:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aercmn.com\/?p=6329"},"modified":"2021-09-15T17:13:24","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T17:13:24","slug":"urinary-crystals-in-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/urinary-crystals-in-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Urinary Crystals in Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6330\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Untitled-design-2021-09-13T201732.914.png\" alt=\"cat, urine, cat accident, urinary crystals, cat health, pet health, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Untitled-design-2021-09-13T201732.914.png 2240w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Untitled-design-2021-09-13T201732.914-1500x844.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Untitled-design-2021-09-13T201732.914-2000x1125.png 2000w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Untitled-design-2021-09-13T201732.914-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Untitled-design-2021-09-13T201732.914-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Untitled-design-2021-09-13T201732.914-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2240px) 100vw, 2240px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">Urinary crystals are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">one\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">type of \u201cbling\u201d that\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">even<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">\u00a0fashion-conscious<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">pet owner<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">do not<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">\u00a0want!<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">Urinary crystals and stones<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">\u00a0are caused by a buildup of natural minerals found in your pet\u2019s urine.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">There are several types of urinary crystals and stones with the most common being struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) and calcium oxalate.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">\u00a0Occasionally, cysteine conglomerations are seen.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">All<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">\u00a0these minerals can form crystals that resemble tiny, microscopic grains of salt or stones that are large enough to be visible to the naked eye.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">For pet owners who have spotted urinary crystals or have noticed their pet displaying odd bathroom behavior,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">here is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">\u00a0need<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">&#8211;<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 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data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in dogs, an underlying urinary tract infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">when the urine\u2019s pH is higher or lower than neutral (in both cats and dogs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">metabolic issues that cause increased excretion of certain compounds in the urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">diets high in certain minerals, proteins, or some types of carbohydrates that alter the minerals and metabolites in urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">dry food diets in animals who\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0drink enough water<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">when\u00a0urine becomes concentrated, compounds bump into each other and are more likely to stick together.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Note that the causes in cats are often less straightforward than in dogs.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238258198 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238258198 BCX0\">Common Symptoms<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW238258198 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">frequent\u00a0urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">straining to\u00a0urinate\u00a0(which can look like constipation, too)<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bloody\u00a0urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inappropriate\u00a0urination (accidents)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6332 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-2.png\" alt=\"urine test, microscope, urinalysis, urinary crystals, cat health, pet health, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW46515846 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW46515846 BCX0\">Diagnosing Urinary Crystals<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW46515846 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9186103 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9186103 BCX0\">Your family veterinarian can diagnose urinary crystals by collecting a urine sample and examining it under a microscope. Bloodwork may also be recommended, especially if urate or <span class=\"TextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39169885 BCX0\">cysteine<\/span><\/span> crystals are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9186103 BCX0\">observed<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9186103 BCX0\">. To rule out stones, radiographs may be done \u2013 though crystals and stones are often not seen in the same pet. Keep in mind that just because the microscope\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9186103 BCX0\">did not<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9186103 BCX0\">\u00a0reveal crystals\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9186103 BCX0\">doesn\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9186103 BCX0\">\u00a0mean that stones\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9186103 BCX0\">have not<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9186103 BCX0\">\u00a0already formed.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW9186103 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"TextRun SCXW63317359 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW63317359 BCX0\">When to Seek Emergency Care<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW63317359 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW180858670 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180858670 BCX0\">If a male cat shows any signs of urinary issues, he should be seen sooner rather than later. Due to the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180858670 BCX0\">substantial risk<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180858670 BCX0\">\u00a0of urinary obstruction in cats with stones or crystals, any cat that has been unable to produce urine for six hours\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180858670 BCX0\">(<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180858670 BCX0\">despite\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180858670 BCX0\">attempt<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180858670 BCX0\">ing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180858670 BCX0\">\u00a0to do so<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180858670 BCX0\">)<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180858670 BCX0\">\u00a0should be brought in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180858670 BCX0\">\u00a0promptly<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180858670 BCX0\">\u00a0to rule out a life-threatening obstruction.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW180858670 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6331 aligncenter\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-2.png\" alt=\"cat, litter box, urinary crystals, cat health, pet health, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota, Twin Cities emergency vet, Saint Paul emergency vet, Oakdale emergency vet\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-2.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/6-2-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW92191843 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92191843 BCX0\">If you suspect your pet may have urinary crystals or any other bladder or urinary issues, contact your family veterinarian. I<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92191843 BCX0\">f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92191843 BCX0\">\u00a0you are unsure if your pet is experiencing an emergency and your family veterinarian is unavailable, contact your local anim<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92191843 BCX0\">al emergency hospital for advice<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW92191843 BCX0\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW92191843 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5328 alignleft\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/BLOG-Author-Block-21.png\" alt=\"Dr. Bruns, ER vet, emergency veterinarian, Animal Emergency &amp; Referral Center of Minnesota\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/BLOG-Author-Block-21.png 800w, https:\/\/www.aercmn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/BLOG-Author-Block-21-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a data-pin-do=\"embedPin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/386676318015803589\/\"><\/a><br \/>\n<script async defer src=\"\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/js\/pinit.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Urinary crystals are\u00a0one\u00a0type of \u201cbling\u201d that\u00a0even\u00a0fashion-conscious\u00a0pet owners\u00a0do not\u00a0want!\u00a0Urinary crystals and stones\u00a0are caused by a buildup of natural minerals found in your pet\u2019s urine.\u00a0There are several types of urinary crystals and stones with the most common being struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) and calcium oxalate.\u00a0Occasionally, cysteine conglomerations are seen.\u00a0All\u00a0these minerals can form crystals that resemble tiny, microscopic [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6330,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[17,1407,261,1408,1409,83,1410,1411,66,1412,34,1413,47,1414,1415],"class_list":["post-6329","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-animal-emergency-referral-center-of-minnesota","tag-calcium-oxalate","tag-cat-health","tag-cat-urinary-crystals","tag-cysteine-conglomerations","tag-dog-health","tag-dog-urinary-crystals","tag-magnesium-ammonium-phosphate","tag-pet-health","tag-pet-urine","tag-pets","tag-struvite","tag-twin-cities-emergency-vet","tag-urinary-crystals","tag-urinary-stones"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Urinary Crystals in Pets: What Pet Owners Need to Know<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Dr. Bruns, an emergency veterinarian at Animal Emergency &amp; 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