vivian fort worth, TX 3/4/2011 7:32:43 PM My 8 year old Pom. was just diagnosed with bladder stone today. The vet told me surgery will be the best. But that cost more than a thousand dollas which I can not afford it. The good thing is my dog still can release of urine. just not like that strong .I'm very sad but what can I do?! I just wish that stone never block his way out.
Kim Idaho Falls, ID 11/13/2010 8:02:55 AM Our 5 year old female schnauzer was just diagnosed with bladder stones. We have her scheduled for surgery in two days but everyone keeps saying the cost for surgery is ridiculous and that we should just try a natural or food remedy. I was so glad to find this article because my dog is in pain and is urinating blood. This is a serious condition that needs surgery if you want to save your dog. Anyone who thinks they can cure this on their own should re-consider.
Stephanie Webster, TX 7/15/2010 4:21:08 PM This article was very helpful since my dog was just diagnosed with a bladder stone today. He will be having surgery in 2 weeks. Thanks for the information.
Shobin Chawla Mandsaur, India, IN 12/4/2008 2:39:38 PM Thanks Doctor for the reply. However my pomeranian passed away on 13 nov. due to lack of proper medicare n vet. but ur comment wud b helpful in future if I again find the same problem in any dog.
Helen Montclair, NJ 11/15/2008 5:04:38 PM Frankly, I am surprised that the vet waited so long. When I first noticed the trouble with urinating, we went to the vet who xrayed my dog and you could immediately see the stones. They were too big to flush out and they had rubbed a groove in his bladder. He had immediate surgery. He must have been suffering for some time for the stones to get so big. Hopefully it won't happen again. I monitor his urine pH and he is fed foods high in water content. I learned a hard lesson and thankfully he is still here happy, boisterous and active like a puppy.