Bladder Stones

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IMG_8119.jpege705a930-a303-4289-bcac-749987267a3d.jpegBack in October, we noticed that Luna would have a wee, but then keep squatting, with maybe the odd drip after. I got a sample and we went off the the vets. Test showed a urine infections. Course of AB’s prescribed.

About a week after she finished the course, we noticed the squatting again. Took in two samples, one was sent away for cultures. Bacteria was identified, and vet said first course should have killed it off. Given a different AB for 10 days. She still wasn’t right peeing, but throughout the whole time, absolutely fine in herself.

Last Monday she had an ultrasound on her bladder, vet 90% certain what she could see were bladder stones. A few options to try to dissolve them, but if they didn’t work, would need surgery to remove them. We opted to go straight for surgery, and Friday she had the operation.

2 big stones removed, and 100’s of smaller ones, some as small as grains of sand. They will be sent away for testing to see what type they are, and then diet etc to hopefully stop them coming back.

She seems to be recovering from surgery well, and back for check up tomorrow.

Thankfully she is insured. We had to claim back the first few visits which were paid quickly, and the vets were happy to deal direct with insurance for the op. I had an email about 3 hours after we brought her home Friday from the insurance, they have already settled with vet. Amazing!

Pics of stones for anyone interested.
 
So, vet people, I have random thoughts at times.
How do you operate on a bladder without urine leaking into the body?
Sorry TW but this is something I need to know. 🤣
 
Clodagh said:
So, vet people, I have random thoughts at times.
How do you operate on a bladder without urine leaking into the body?
Sorry TW but this is something I need to know. 🤣
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Basically the animal is lying on its back, and you flip the free part of the bladder ( the rounded end) out of the abdomen, pack the wound behind with swabs, then incise it so it drains down the outside of the animal....removing some of the volume of urine via a needle or catheter if neccessary so you don't get wet feet!
 
quizzie said:
Basically the animal is lying on its back, and you flip the free part of the bladder ( the rounded end) out of the abdomen, pack the wound behind with swabs, then incise it so it drains down the outside of the animal....removing some of the volume of urine via a needle or catheter if neccessary so you don't get wet feet!
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Thank you. 😄. Having butchered deer I was thinking it would be tricky!
 
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