Despite the hardships she faced while experiencing homelessness, the owner of an 8-year-old Shih Tzu named Bamsae never stopped fighting to get her the care she needed. When the costs of a procedure to remove painful stones from Bamsae’s bladder proved too much, a generous Minnesota Urolith Center donor stepped in to help. 

The Minnesota Urolith Center team discovers new breeds at risk for genetic stone disorders

Born with six legs and a host of complex medical abnormalities, life looked bleak for Bernard the Boston terrier puppy. Then, a dog rescue and experts at the UMN Veterinary Medical Center gave him a second chance. 

The Minnesota Urolith Center has discovered a new type of urinary stone that is associated with supplements or diets containing a particular compound, called Calcium Tartrate Tetrahydrate.

CVM researchers have uncovered the genetics behind a strange phenomenon in dogs: green pee.

Urinary stones spell trouble for Lachlan the corgi, but a noninvasive removal procedure puts him back on the mend

Study participants sought to continue research into English bulldogs’ early urinary stone development 

Minnesota Urolith Center discovery paves way for genetic testing and hereditary disease prevention in rare dog breed

Trouble urinating leads to life-saving surgery for newborn foal 

CVM graduate student Emily Coffey wins St. Paul Sciences in Seconds, competes at UMN 3-Minute Thesis event