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Originally Posted by sapphire1  My 2 year old pup was originally diagnosed with a UTI. Still passing some blood 1 week later it was determined that she has 2 stones in her bladder. I am told that she has to undergo surgery asap, called a cystomamy, (SP). They will open her up, flush out the stones and sew her up. I am told it is major, but common and that I cannot wait to see if changing her food to crystalize the stones will work. Does anyone out there know anything about this? Any advice welcomed. Thanks, Susan |
Hi again Susan,
As you know I am going through this right now with Bitsy. We are still awaiting the results of the stone analysis to find out exactly what kind of stones she had. But my vet, was leaning toward calcium oxalate or calcium phosphate? These are the type that CANNOT be dissolved with a prescription diet. Your vet must think the same thing, otherwise I am sure they would try to dissolve them first before jumping to surgery. One thing is for sure, that we won't know definatley and you won't either..until the stones are analyzed. As far as the surgery goes, yes it is major, but also very common. Like I said, Bitsy had a rough first night, but woke up the next morning much better. It will only be 1 week on Tuesday and I would never have known she just had major surgery the way she has been zipping through the backyard!! I hope it will be just as easy for you pup! Best of luck, and please let me know if you have the same issues AFTER the surgery as far as the incontinence.