What is the treatment for bladder stones in a dog?
cystoscopy, as in people?
Well, sinic, that is one treatment! =)
If he’s blocked up, this is serious – obviously. If the stones are small (only gravel) you may get away with having him back-flushed, but if they are big, and have really blocked him (and with males this is more likely to happen as the penis has a bone in it – bitches will quite often flush out) they will have to open him up and clean him out, poor boy. There are two sorts of stones, and some will dissolve with the correct diet, again, if you/he are lucky.
I’ve had two cases in my hounds, both survived okay, with the correct diet after surgery. Apart from bloat (gastric torsion) this is one of the two conditions that cannot wait.
ps I have a small bottle, still, with stones from my first case – he’s long gone (born 1973) but his stones remain.
The same for your pet. Our cat had this as well. His surgery cost roughly 600 dollars the vet said once they get it they are more prone to get it again. Sure enough he had it 3 more times.
The vet recommend to us not to change their food because this can be a cause don’t know if its the same for a dog though.
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If the stones are small enough for the dog to pass just leave the dog with your brother-in-law till it happens. LOL
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I think it depends upon the type of stones. Some can be fixed by diet, but many need surgical removal. You might ask your vet if there are any dietary recommendations, once the current stones are removed, but that is not always possible. Ask the vet what type of stones the dog has, so you can do research and look for options. Stones can be pretty painful, so be sure to follow the vet recommendations.
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Surgery…Talk to your vet and get x-rays taken. They will tell you how soon they need to do the surgery before it becomes life threatening.
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It depends on the size of the stones. Small stones may be treated by diet and allowed to pass on their own or in some rare cases the vet may catheterize fill the bladder then manually flush the bladder to attempt the get the stones to pass. Large stones must be surgically removed
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Immediate attention…DON’T WAIT! Hope you can afford it? GOOD LUCK!
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If he’s blocked up, this is serious – obviously. If the stones are small (only gravel) you may get away with having him back-flushed, but if they are big, and have really blocked him (and with males this is more likely to happen as the penis has a bone in it – bitches will quite often flush out) they will have to open him up and clean him out, poor boy. There are two sorts of stones, and some will dissolve with the correct diet, again, if you/he are lucky.
I’ve had two cases in my hounds, both survived okay, with the correct diet after surgery. Apart from bloat (gastric torsion) this is one of the two conditions that cannot wait.
ps I have a small bottle, still, with stones from my first case – he’s long gone (born 1973) but his stones remain.
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There is a herbal treatment for stones. Go out to the net and read up on Hydrangea Tincture.
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Well …………. it’s a bit harsh ….. and he won’t like it ……
but …. a little lead in the head …. will cure it … once and for all …..
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