Bladder stones are caused by excessive amounts of crystalline minerals in the urine. Many pet owners report observing their pet squatting frequently and dribbling little spots of urine in multiple locations.īacterial infections usually cause hematuria and dysuria. Dogs with cystitis may spend several minutes squatting and straining (straining is called dysuria) to produce only a small amount of urine, and they may urinate more frequently than normal (called pollakiuria). The most common clinical sign is hematuria or blood in the urine. You may have heard of this type of inflammatory cystitis in people. Some dogs will experience interstitial or 'sterile cystitis', a condition that causes inflammation and associated clinical signs without any infection.

Other common causes include bladder stones, tumors or polyps in the bladder, and abnormal anatomy (especially in female dogs).

The most common cause of cystitis in dogs is an infection caused by bacteria.

The following information will help you to understand cystitis in your dog.īy definition cystitis means inflammation of the bladder, and the term is used as a general description for any disease that causes inflammation.Ī number of diseases and conditions can cause the inflammation that is called cystitis. The quicker we deal with it the quicker your dog returns to normal health and comfort. One of the most important considerations is that cystitis in dogs is painful. Our doctors feel that determining the cause of cystitis is very important not only with treatment but also with prevention. You are the window to your dog's health and your observations are very important to us.Ĭystitis in dogs is not uncommon and has a number of different causes. It is important that you observe your dog urinating on a frequent basis. This is a symptom that should not be ignored. If your dog is straining to urinate or has bloody or pink tinged urine you may be seeing signs of cystitis.

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