What does cystinuria look like in dogs?

Symptoms of cystinuria include difficulty urinating, straining when urinating, and blood in the urine. Dogs suffering from cystinuria may only be able to pass small amounts of urine at a time. If left untreated, dogs with cystinuria can be susceptible to urinary tract infections, kidney infections, and even death. Definitive diagnosis is available through DNA testing of the SLC7A9 gene. Getting your vet involved now is important. If you want to talk it through first, our vets can help you understand what questions to ask and what tests might be useful.