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Kidney Stones in Dogs: What You Need to Know. Kidney stones form in dogs for a few different reasons. The different causes ultimately predict which type of nephro (kidney) + lith (stone) is most likely to form. And the type of stone affects what treatments might help. Dogs with small kidney stones really may show no signs at all.
Myth 2: Struvite crystals and stones form when the urine pH is alkaline. Keeping the urine acidified will prevent struvite in dogs and cats. On the other hand, calcium oxalate forms when the urine pH is acidic. Keeping the urine alkaline (pH >7) will prevent calcium oxalate in dogs and cats. Myth 3: Cats with blood in their urine should be placed on antibiotics for 7-14 days. Myth 4: Ash in pet food is one of the causes of feline lower urinary tract disease. Ash can cause a male cat to suffer a blockage in the urinary system.