When Urinary Stones Don’t Always Need Surgery
Early detection can give your pet more options.
This dog was brought to AVCI because of difficulty and frequent urination. After an X-ray, small urinary stones called uroliths were seen inside the urinary bladder.
Since they were still small and detected early, surgery was not needed at that time. The patient was managed with oral medications, urinary diet, and close monitoring.
The good news: on the 5th-month recheck, the uroliths were no longer seen.
Not all urinary stones can be managed without surgery, but early detection can make a big difference.
Pet parents, please be vigilant. If your pet is straining, peeing only a few drops, crying while urinating, or frequently going back and forth to pee, have them checked as soon as possible.
Please visit the clinic for proper evaluation.
Dr. Vanissa M. Mengullo-Arabis
Attending Veterinarian