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In anatomy, the urinary bladder is a hollow, muscular, and distensible organ that sits on the pelvic floor in mammals. It is the organ that collects urine excreted by the kidneys prior to disposal by urination. Urine enters the bladder via the ureters and exits via the urethra. In males, the bladder is superior to the prostate, and separated from the rectum by the rectovesical excavation. In females, the bladder...


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Cat with bladder infection - How soon will antibiotics start working?
My cat has a bladder infection, diagnosed by a vet three days ago. He...

Antibiotics will clear up any infection and won't necessarily affect his litterbox behavior at all. Hopefully when he is out of pain and the crystals are not hurting him...

Asked by smilegrl623 - 9 months ago

What causes bladder stones and what are they made of?
My dog has just had a very large bladder stone removed. What causes them...

Well, you have to ask the vet, as there are several different types. There are acid based and alkaline based stones. Some stones only grow in acidic urine...

Asked by smudge - 25 months ago


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