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					Originally Posted by miabellaamoure  Having had two rescues that I fostered go thru Bladder Stone Surgery (Cystotomy), I can tell you this is often seen post op and it is not normal! 
Most likely, your lil' one is straining because a piece of "gravel" is blocking or irritating him.  
After Cystotomy sugery, they often will need to go back in to have their urethra's flushed via a catheter to clear any debris/gravel.  
Whatever you do...do NOT wait to get this checked out!  Please call your Vet's emergency phone number and follow their advise ASAP!   
This is painful, too!  Just ask a man who's tried to pass a kidney stone!  | 
 
  I called them last night and today twice.  They told me that it is just that his bladder and urethra are swollen- that it will gradually get better.  I'm keeping close watch though. Ideally, I would like to talk to the surgeon.