Bladder crystals are VERY painful. The crystals are not like stones, which are usually round. They are true crystals, with sharp points.
Cats are more prone to them than dogs; it's frequently correctable with dietary changes. The object is to lower the dog's pH so that the urine becomes more acid, thus not allowing the crystals to form in the first place. Of course, this takes place AFTER you get her past this.
She may not be ABLE to do more than dribble if she has a partial blockage of the urethra. |