how can i treat my dog-terriermix-who has bloody urine w/kidney(?)stones-phoned a vet but he didnt say much?

Question

A VET AND THEY REALLY DIDNT SAY MUCH I CANT AFFORD AN MRI FOR HER ETC I LOVE MY DOG SHE IS TERRIER MIX 10 YRS OLD- SHE EATS AND SEEMS OK OTHER THAN THIS PROBLEM SHE ONLY SEEMS TO HAVE PAIN AFTER VIODING -SHE WALKS REALLY SLOW AFTER-POOR THING I FEEL BAD ..HELP THANKS

she is passing the stones -icky but we have saved some to show vet/ worried they will scar her-she still voids -but they must tear her up -i will find vet with payment plan thanks -i want to help her

Answer 1

Good thinking...find a vet that will take payments. Usually a good vet will work with their clients/patients for something as serious as this. As it was said, a MRI is not needed, but an x ray-vet's call them a radiogram. Strangely, I just went through almost the same thing. Although there were no stones, we had to check. The xray cost around 100.00 Surgery may be expensive, but if she is passing them, there could be medication that may help. But please, for her sake, do something. That poor dog is in pain. After you do what needs to be done to rid the dog of the stones, you will have to change her diet to help keep her from getting them again..Unfortunately they do come back if not treated properly. Surgery is no guarantee they won't return.

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Answer 3

#1, I would go to a different vet, if this one did not seem concerned. When it comes down to blood in the urine, being in pain when urinating, and having kidney stones, it's a very serious problem, that can't be left alone. Poor baby! She must be in so much pain! Some vets do offer payment plans, and will work with you. She really needs to be seen by a vet, in order to get the problem she has, correctly treated. For the sake and welfare of the dog, please take her to see one, and don't wait too long.

Answer 4

Take the dog to the vet ASAP, but it could be an infection of the bladder. Has the dog been hit by a car lately or anything like that either? It could be kidney trouble if so. But a VET can tell you a whole lot more than people on here.

Answer 5

Other than have the surgery or laser treatment to remove the stones you cant do anything. As long as the stones are in the bladder they will rub and cause pain and bleeding. Removal is your only solution. They can also return. Get a diet off of the vet that helps decrease the chance of recurrence. Cholesterol plays a big part in their creation.

Answer 6

Well all I can tell you is the poor dog is in real pain... We have a min schnauzer that is prone to stones.. Had to have them surgically removed twice...and yes it is expensive but he never had an MRI ... xray's were enough to see them..After the surgery's we have had him on new food that is meant to help him pee more(Medi-Cal) so far so good..but like others have said try and find a vet that will take payments if need be, but the poor dog is in pain. Good luck

Answer 7

You dont need an MRI, kidney or bladder stones can usually be seen by xray, or if necessary ultrasound. Unfortunately there is no way to remove them except surgery. You can try one of the prescription diets that are available (the type of diet depends on the type of stones, which can be diagnosed by doing a urinalysis) but those usually work better as prevention than treatment. Consider talking to your local humane society about a payment plan or try www.CareCredit.com to see if you qualify for a low interest veterinary credit card. It is important that you make sure she is able to pass urine, if one of those stones gets lodged in her urethra it is a life threating situation.

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Answer 9

You have to take the dog to the vet. In person. If you can't afford it, give your dog to someone who can. It's only fair to the dog.

Answer 10

I suggest you visit http://www.dogsvets.net and consult a vet for free. You will certainly get help here