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By Dr. Greg Perrault Accidents happen. Pets sometimes urinate inappropriately in the house. There are many reasons for this including behavioral issues, lack of training, urinary tract infections and sometimes bladder stones also known as cystic calculi. As you can guess, bladder stones occur in the urinary bladder. They develop in the urinary bladder and may cause irritation, inflammation of the bladder lining or simply take up space where urine is normally held causing the pet to feel pain and urinate more frequently or inappropriately. This differs from kidney stones that are more common in people. Kidney stones form in the kidney and travel to the bladder by a very painful trip down the ureters. Bladder stones may occur spontaneously or for a number of reasons, such as chronic urinary tract infections, liver disease and improper diet. There are several types of stones that can develop and some stones can consist of more than one type. Some stones have a smooth surface and may not cause clinical signs until they are quite large while others are jagged with sharp points and often cause problems much sooner. Stones comprised of struvite usually form in high pH urine and many cases can be dissolved and controlled with diet change. However, most bladder stones will not break down with medicine or diet change and will need to be taken out surgically. Calcium oxalate stones are a type that requires surgical removal and has become one of the most common bladder stones seen in practices today. Because of anatomical differences, male dogs and male cats are more at risk for one of these stones becoming lodged in the urethra causing a urinary outflow blockage. This is a life threatening medical emergency and can occur seemingly without warning. If your pet is straining to urinate (which may be mistaken for constipation), call your veterinarian right away. There are steps that you can take to reduce the risk of your pet developing bladder stones. Encouraging water intake can dilute the urine and reduce the likelihood of stone formation. Feeding canned food will help increase water intake because it will have about 80% water content compared to 10% to 15% in dry kibble. For small dogs and cats, getting a little water fountain bowl will encourage them to drink more water. There are several diets and supplements which claim to promote urinary health. They may help in certain conditions but actually worsen others. For instance, diets promoting urinary health may lower the pH of the urine to discourage one type of stone only resulting in the formation of another. Check with your veterinarian before starting one of these diets or adding supplements. Take your pet out for more walks. A sedentary lifestyle can lead to prolonged urine retention which can contribute to bladder stone formation. Plus, we can all use a little extra walking for our own health. It’s a win-win. Pets with a history of bladder stones should be monitored a few times a year with a simple urinalysis and sometimes a radiograph. Urine pH changes, microscopic crystals and bacteria can be early warning signs that a stone may develop. Intervention at this stage is much easier, less painful for your pet and your pocket book. Contact your veterinary team if your pet is having accidents in the house. It may not be simply a behavioral issue. Dr. Greg Perrault owns and operates Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital in Long Beach and is a Commissioner on the Board of Health and Human Services. • Accomplish your dreams of becoming a hair stylist, make-up artist, or salon owner. Let SoCal ROC help you find your passion. Your future awaits. The Southern California Regional Occupational Center has been in business for over 48 years. 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SoCal ROC offers: ● California State approved program that prepares adults and high school students to complete the 1,600 hours of training necessary to take the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology exam. ● Well-equipped, clean, and comfortable learning environment ● California credentialed Cosmetology instructors who are industry experienced ● Earn SoCal ROC Certificates of Competency for each module ● Extremely competitive fee structure ● Open enrollment: enter the program at any time during the year Southern California Regional Occupational Center 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance, CA 90501 310.224.4200 www.socalroc.com Featuring Central Avenue Dance Ensemble The Central Avenue Dance Ensemble (CADE) will celebrate Black History Month with a performance at El Camino College that showcases the African-American contribution to American social dance. “The History of Black Dance in America,” scheduled for 8 p.m. Feb. 20 in Marsee Auditorium, is an educational and entertaining history lesson presented through a spectacular multi-media dance concert. Starting in the late 1800s and progressing to the modern era, the show features mesmerizing and authentic renditions of dances such as Zulu, Work Songs, Cakewalk, spiritual dances, Shim Sham, Lindy Hop, and the foxtrot, plus live singing and a tribute to Nat King Cole. The Central Avenue Dance Ensemble will celebrate its five-year anniversary at this performance that will also honor hip hop dancer/choreographer MaDonna Grimes for her lifetime contributions. For more information on the Central Avenue Dance Ensemble and “The History of Black Dance in America,” visit: www. HistoryofBlackDance.org. Tickets for “The History of Black Dance in America” are $18 and may be purchased at www.centerforthearts. org, by phone at 310-329-5345 or toll-free at 800-832-ARTS. The Ticket Office is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Campus parking is $3. The El Camino College Marsee Auditorium is located at 16007 Crenshaw Boulevard, Torrance. • Coffee with a Cop On Wednesday February 24, 2016 from 8-10 AM, the Torrance Police Department will be hosting Coffee with a Cop at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 25345 Crenshaw Boulevard. All community members are invited to attend, meet with Torrance Police officers, discuss community issues, and drink coffee. Please contact Lt. Jennifer Uyeda with questions: (310) 618-5728 or JUyeda@ TorranceCa.gov. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and learn more about the Torrance Police Department. The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies or emotional situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for relationship-building with the community and some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street. 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