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Originally Posted by kalina82  I'm glad to hear TJ is doing well after his surgery!
From what you wrote it sounds like he had a scrotal urethrostomy right? Do you know why the vet decided to do this surgery instead of a cystotomy since this was only his first blockage? I'm just curious. I saw this surgery performed a lot, mostly in cats or intact male dogs. |
Yes that is the correct terminology
The reason why was bc they couldn't even get the smallest cathrada through, he was completely blocked by a few stones. The surgeon wasn't sure if he would be able to flush them back into the bladder, in which case he would be forced to do the urethrostomy. Also being that his last urinalysis in Jan. he had Urate crystals, so we were all pretty much thinking the stones were going to be urate, and that he would probably produce more.
I had a hard time with the decision when it came time to agree. I was actually on my cell phone with my general Vet while I was consulting in the room with the surgeon. They both felt it was best for the urethrostomy, as did my husband. The more I thought about it and talked with others that have dogs like this, I feel it was best. It was extremely difficult to see TJ suffering like that and it being at a critical point, I feared for his future and didn't want him to have to go through another bladder surgery. I also know that the urethrostomy is major deal and a major life change for both he and I, but we'll manage
After surgery was complete and the stones came back has CalOx - the surgeon still feels it was the best route.
...just need him to continue to heal, and hope his new diet plan will work to his benefit