Emergency Scrotal Urethrostomy - YorkieTalk.com Forums

ladyjane · 03-24-2014, 04:45 PM

My sweet little foster, Tiny Tim (aka Timmy), had emergency surgery today due to a bladder stone that was blocking his urethra.

Poor Timmy has had stones twice in a short time...this makes the third. I cannot help but wonder if this one was somehow overlooked when he had surgery recently; but I will never know for sure. I know my vet is very careful and they did do xrays after the surgery. Bottom line though is that it would not matter...he is obviously a recurrent stone former which can happen sometimes.

This is his thread from his recent surgery:
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...er-stones.html

The day started out very normal. I was taking Timmy and Lovey for their follow up appointments with the specialists. Hers was for her ortho surgery. His was with the vet nutritionist. The tech took Timmy to the back for vital signs to be checked and for the vet to see him. They then came back to the room and Dr. Lenox asked if Timmy had been dribbling urine lately (he had not). I had noticed after he went back that there was some urine on the blanket in the stroller but I did not know who had done it. It struck me as odd but not something that really concerned me until she asked about him dribbling. She said he had done it twice in the few minutes she had him in the back and she felt he needed an ultrasound to check for stones and they would also do a cysto so they could culture his urine. Next thing I know they came out asking if they could put a catheter in because they were not sure if he had sediment in his urethra or if there was a prostrate issue. When they passed the catheter they found that there had been a stone in the urethra.

Poor little Timmy.

They recommended a scrotal urethrostomy. I have heard of them, but have never had a pup that needed one. So, here we go with another new thing. Never ending in this house I swear.

Here is a link about the scrotal urethrostomy:
https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/ur...struction-dogs

The surgeon called late this afternoon and said that Timmy did well. He will be there for two days. It is important that they be kept quiet. There is a lot of blood in that area, so they must be watched carefully for bleeding. Then when he is discharged he must wear an E-collar for two weeks...she said that is a MUST. She sends them home with two, one soft and one hard collar. She said that the hard collar will prevent the licking but the soft is better because it won't poke at the site. I looked at pictures of these things and shuddered. I feel so badly for this poor boy.

After this, he is now going to have yet another diet formulated by the nutritionist. I have to say I am ultra impressed with her! She was right on top of this ... clearly she is a good vet in addition to being a nutritionist!

megansmomma · 03-24-2014, 05:04 PM

Oh man! Poor Timmy just can't catch a break (neither can you

).

kjc · 03-24-2014, 05:10 PM

Praying for Timmy and you...

ladyjane · 03-24-2014, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by megansmomma

Oh man! Poor Timmy just can't catch a break (neither can you

).

Yeah, I think I am ready to sit on the pity pot for a while. But, every time I start feeling sorry for me, I think of that poor boy and the surgery they did. I looked at the picture on that link I posted and it brought tears to my eyes. Poor little angel. Life is so unfair to them sometimes. In the long run he will be fine, but that does not make this better for him.

107barney · 03-24-2014, 05:15 PM

Poor Timmy. He's lucky he has you.

pstinard · 03-24-2014, 05:17 PM

Poor little Timmy! I took a look at the article and just about passed out from the photos. I had a cat with bladder stones once. Fortunately, it only required a catheter and they didn't return.

I feel bad about Timmy having to wear the hard E-collar, having had my current experience with them after Bella's MPL surgery. Hopefully he will perk up soon and tolerate it well.

Maximo · 03-24-2014, 05:20 PM

Poor little Timmy! Praying for him. He is very lucky to have you and a great team of doctors.

MauiGirl · 03-24-2014, 09:55 PM

Keeping Timmy in my prayers, and hope his recovery goes well.

KeeganRiley · 03-24-2014, 11:40 PM

Poor little guy! Thank goodness he has such good care providers to help him. This sounds so painful.

Lisa and Pic · 03-25-2014, 01:33 AM

So glad the little guy has you and also has wonderful vets. Prayers for a quick recovery.

chestermama · 03-25-2014, 02:12 AM

hope he gets better soon

rubymoon2072 · 03-25-2014, 05:16 AM

sending many prayers for Timmy.

ladyjane · 03-25-2014, 05:21 AM

Timmy is doing well this morning! They said he is urinating just fine and eating well!

They will call me again tomorrow morning. He will most likely be discharged tomorrow if everything is going as smoothly as it is.

rubymoon2072 · 03-25-2014, 05:51 AM

yay that is great news.....

Wylie's Mom · 03-26-2014, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Timmy is doing well this morning! They said he is urinating just fine and eating well!

They will call me again tomorrow morning. He will most likely be discharged tomorrow if everything is going as smoothly as it is.

Poor little fella! But so glad to read he is already doing well and urinating, good boy! Hope he is able to come home soon

.

03-24-2014, 04:45 PM	#1
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Emergency Scrotal Urethrostomy My sweet little foster, Tiny Tim (aka Timmy), had emergency surgery today due to a bladder stone that was blocking his urethra. Poor Timmy has had stones twice in a short time...this makes the third. I cannot help but wonder if this one was somehow overlooked when he had surgery recently; but I will never know for sure. I know my vet is very careful and they did do xrays after the surgery. Bottom line though is that it would not matter...he is obviously a recurrent stone former which can happen sometimes. This is his thread from his recent surgery: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...er-stones.html The day started out very normal. I was taking Timmy and Lovey for their follow up appointments with the specialists. Hers was for her ortho surgery. His was with the vet nutritionist. The tech took Timmy to the back for vital signs to be checked and for the vet to see him. They then came back to the room and Dr. Lenox asked if Timmy had been dribbling urine lately (he had not). I had noticed after he went back that there was some urine on the blanket in the stroller but I did not know who had done it. It struck me as odd but not something that really concerned me until she asked about him dribbling. She said he had done it twice in the few minutes she had him in the back and she felt he needed an ultrasound to check for stones and they would also do a cysto so they could culture his urine. Next thing I know they came out asking if they could put a catheter in because they were not sure if he had sediment in his urethra or if there was a prostrate issue. When they passed the catheter they found that there had been a stone in the urethra. Poor little Timmy. They recommended a scrotal urethrostomy. I have heard of them, but have never had a pup that needed one. So, here we go with another new thing. Never ending in this house I swear. Here is a link about the scrotal urethrostomy: https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/ur...struction-dogs The surgeon called late this afternoon and said that Timmy did well. He will be there for two days. It is important that they be kept quiet. There is a lot of blood in that area, so they must be watched carefully for bleeding. Then when he is discharged he must wear an E-collar for two weeks...she said that is a MUST. She sends them home with two, one soft and one hard collar. She said that the hard collar will prevent the licking but the soft is better because it won't poke at the site. I looked at pictures of these things and shuddered. I feel so badly for this poor boy. After this, he is now going to have yet another diet formulated by the nutritionist. I have to say I am ultra impressed with her! She was right on top of this ... clearly she is a good vet in addition to being a nutritionist! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP Last edited by ladyjane; 03-24-2014 at 04:47 PM.

03-24-2014, 05:04 PM	#2
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Oh man! Poor Timmy just can't catch a break (neither can you ). __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

03-24-2014, 05:10 PM	#3
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Praying for Timmy and you... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

03-24-2014, 05:15 PM	#5
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Poor Timmy. He's lucky he has you. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

03-24-2014, 05:20 PM	#7
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Poor little Timmy! Praying for him. He is very lucky to have you and a great team of doctors. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

03-24-2014, 05:17 PM	#6
pstinard YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA Posts: 3,648	Poor little Timmy! I took a look at the article and just about passed out from the photos. I had a cat with bladder stones once. Fortunately, it only required a catheter and they didn't return. I feel bad about Timmy having to wear the hard E-collar, having had my current experience with them after Bella's MPL surgery. Hopefully he will perk up soon and tolerate it well.

03-24-2014, 09:55 PM	#8
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	Keeping Timmy in my prayers, and hope his recovery goes well. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

03-24-2014, 11:40 PM	#9
KeeganRiley YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Coastal, Virginia, US Posts: 261	Poor little guy! Thank goodness he has such good care providers to help him. This sounds so painful. __________________ Instahandle: tennywhistle

03-25-2014, 01:33 AM	#10
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	So glad the little guy has you and also has wonderful vets. Prayers for a quick recovery.

03-25-2014, 02:12 AM	#11
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	hope he gets better soon

03-25-2014, 05:16 AM	#12
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	sending many prayers for Timmy. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

03-25-2014, 05:21 AM	#13
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Morning Update Timmy is doing well this morning! They said he is urinating just fine and eating well! They will call me again tomorrow morning. He will most likely be discharged tomorrow if everything is going as smoothly as it is. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-25-2014, 05:51 AM	#14
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	yay that is great news..... __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess