Bladder Stones

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Hamsters are susceptible to formation of stones within the

urinary tract.  The bladder is the only location within the

urinary tract in which stones would likely be detected upon

physical examination by a veterinarian.



Signs of bladder stones may or may not be detected by hamster

owners and are usually associated with infection within the

urinary tract, frequent urination, straining on urination,

blood in the urine, increased water consumption, listlessness

and inappetence.



An experienced veterinarian may be able to remove the stones.

This is accompanied by appropriate antibiotic therapy.  Dietary

management to help dissolve the urinary stones and prevent their

reccurrence is not practical with hamsters.