It can be very
hard to detect bladder stones in your hamster. They form within
the urinary tract, however only if they are actually in the
bladder will they be detected by a veterinarian. Thus, bladder
stones may be forming within the hamster and even though the
hamster may have just been thoroughly checked out by a veterinarian
it may still be unknown. X-rays can sometimes however locate
bladder stones but usually not if they are just beginning
to form.
There are a few signs that you can look for in your hamster
to detect the formation of bladder stones:
- Frequent urination of your hamster
- Urination seems to be causing a strain on your hamster
- Blood appears in the hamster’s urine
Some veterinarians will be able to remove the stones from
your hamster. If it was a human experiencing bladder stones
they would be recommended to change their diet to dissolve
the stones and prevent reoccurrence, with hamsters this
is just not always practical.
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