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I drove my friend's dog Whisky (10 yr old Shitzu) to the vet because he'd been scooting along the floor on his bum leaving a trail of poo stains. My friend was worried and didnt want to wait till morning as he looked really uncomfortable. Well, that turned out to be fine, just his anal glands needed to be expressed.
While waiting for the vet to see him, he peed at the vet's.. lo and behold it was dark urine with blood. The vet tech took a sample, and sent it for analysis. At the same time, Whisky was ushered in for X-Rays and they found he's got stones in his bladder.
Vet said radiography is in order, and if it really is stones, Whisky will have to undergo surgery to remove them.
Has anyone's dog been through the same thing? Particularly an older dog? I just want to know the risks involved so we can be mentally prepared. Also, any advice on diet and lifestyle would be much appreciated... Vibes would be great as well
Mods, Sorry if this is in the wrong section... Wasn't sure if this should be in Health & Nutrition since Whisky isn't a cat.
While waiting for the vet to see him, he peed at the vet's.. lo and behold it was dark urine with blood. The vet tech took a sample, and sent it for analysis. At the same time, Whisky was ushered in for X-Rays and they found he's got stones in his bladder.
Vet said radiography is in order, and if it really is stones, Whisky will have to undergo surgery to remove them.
Has anyone's dog been through the same thing? Particularly an older dog? I just want to know the risks involved so we can be mentally prepared. Also, any advice on diet and lifestyle would be much appreciated... Vibes would be great as well
Mods, Sorry if this is in the wrong section... Wasn't sure if this should be in Health & Nutrition since Whisky isn't a cat.