Types of Kidney Stones. Occasionally, high levels of chemicals in the urine form into crystals. Eventually these crystals become large enough to form stones in the kidney, a condition called nephrolithiasis. Stones (calculi) may also form in the ureter or the bladder.
Ear infections usually begin with inflammation of the outer ear canal, caused by bacteria or yeast. But, ear infections in dogs can be caused by food allergies, parasites, foreign bodies, trauma, excess moisture in the ear or hereditary conditions. If you think your dog has an ear infection, take him to the vet for treatment. Then learn how to prevent ear infections and properly clean your dog's ears.
Bacteria infections of the skin and ears are often a result of untreated allergies that cause dogs to chew on their skin or scratch their ears, providing openings for the bacteria to enter. Skin infections usually cause itchy skin, crusted or scaly skin, discoloration or small lesions.acterial infections range in severity based on the type of bacteria, but dogs can recover from most of them, especially with the help of antibiotics.