One of my dogs has just been diagnosed with bladder stones (two, each a
little smaller than golf ball size). She's having surgery to remove them
next week, but I've been reading up on them and see that sometimes bladder
stones can be dissolved. I'm wondering if this surgery is necessary because
of the size of her stones (i.e. that's why the doctor only mentioned
surgery, and not dissolution). Has anyone else had this surgery on their
pet? What can I expect as far as recovery time (she's young and healthy)?
Thanks. :-)

Brandy
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The last time I had Barney in to the vets for a teeth cleaning he was
delayed coming home that night until 9. When I got there to pick him up she
said she was running late due to emergency surgery to remove bladder stones
from a dog. She showed me the stones I don't see how on earth they could
ever be dissolved and if they were it would be painful for the dog to pass
them. These things came out of a small dog and there were 4 of them all
about 1/2 the size of a golf ball.

If it were my dog I'd go with the surgery it'll be quick and less painful.
Plus surgery on a young dog is not very risky compared to one that is 9 or
10.

Celeste



"Brandy" wrote in message
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One of my dogs has just been diagnosed with bladder stones (two, each a
little smaller than golf ball size). She's having surgery to remove them
next week, but I've been reading up on them and see that sometimes bladder
stones can be dissolved. I'm wondering if this surgery is necessary
because
of the size of her stones (i.e. that's why the doctor only mentioned
surgery, and not dissolution). Has anyone else had this surgery on their
pet? What can I expect as far as recovery time (she's young and healthy)?
Thanks. :-)

Brandy
Say goodnight Gracie... Goodnight Gracie

Thanks Celeste. I'm definitely taking her in, I was just kind of curious
after reading up on the stones. Luckily and amazingly, my dog hasn't had
ANY pain or discomfort that we're aware of (and I work at home and am here
with her every day). I was amazed at how large the stones are and how good
she feels. How quickly did your dog recover and get back to normal levels
of activity? Also, what caused his stones? My vet did say he'll be sending
the stones off to find out what caused them so hopefully we can prevent
recurrence.

Brandy
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"Spot" wrote in message
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The last time I had Barney in to the vets for a teeth cleaning he was
delayed coming home that night until 9. When I got there to pick him up
she
said she was running late due to emergency surgery to remove bladder
stones
from a dog. She showed me the stones I don't see how on earth they could
ever be dissolved and if they were it would be painful for the dog to pass
them. These things came out of a small dog and there were 4 of them all
about 1/2 the size of a golf ball.

If it were my dog I'd go with the surgery it'll be quick and less painful.
Plus surgery on a young dog is not very risky compared to one that is 9 or
10.

Celeste



"Brandy" wrote in message
news:OVboe.33762$Fv.26202@lakeread01...
One of my dogs has just been diagnosed with bladder stones (two, each a
little smaller than golf ball size). She's having surgery to remove them
next week, but I've been reading up on them and see that sometimes
bladder
stones can be dissolved. I'm wondering if this surgery is necessary
because
of the size of her stones (i.e. that's why the doctor only mentioned
surgery, and not dissolution). Has anyone else had this surgery on their
pet? What can I expect as far as recovery time (she's young and
healthy)?
Thanks. :-)

Brandy
Say goodnight Gracie... Goodnight Gracie