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My dog might have to be sent to the bridge.
Ive had her for a year and shes only 2.5 yrs old.

She hasnt been well lately and we have had every test imaginable. We took her on Saturday to a special hospital a hour and half away for a ultra sound and they said she could have a operation on her bladder to fix the issue.

I just got off the phone with the vet and she basically said shes really chronically sick and the operation isnt looking like the best option. She didnt want to say more and only wanted to talk to mum. But I proded and she said she didnt know if she would make it long after if we put her through a operation. She might, but she might not. But she wont make it long if we dont do the operation.

Oh Gypsy girl I love you.
Ive never had luck with dogs. Our two GSD dogs were put down young. Both had hip displaysia and one attacked my SChnauzer and killed her (She was my best friend for 11 yrs) and they had been together for over 6 yrs. Our Irish setter got cancer so we had her operated on. She was recovering well and she ran and jumped out of the truck when the tailgate was open after we untied her and broke her hip.
WTF IS UP WITH MY LUCK.




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Jess, I am so sorry! What a dilemma! I know time is of the essence but what about a second opinion? Please know I am thinking of you and your girl.


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I'm so sorry that you're having to go through this, and having gone through it before, to an extent, certainly does not make it any easier.


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Jess, I'm so sorry. May I ask what is Gypsy's diagnosis (if you feel like talking about it). We had some really horrible issues with one of our cats (and her bladder) and went through a period of months where we couldn't figure it out. Several times, we thought that we might lose her sooner rather than later. But I'm happy to report that she is doing well now. I'll keep your family in my thoughts.


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I hope that Gypsy can somehow get better. I have lost a young pet to bladder problems. She will be in my thoughts. Keep us updated!


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I'm sorry that you and Gypsy are going through this.


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Thanks so much everyone I really appreciate it.
Candace, I cant remember what the things in her bladder are called but they look kinda like pebbles. They are painful and quite odd to be there for such a young girl, hence why they asked if we kept ehr in or outdoors. We said in. They said the previous owners must have kept her out in the cold alot and its true. Her beginning to life was tied to a tree. The owners thought that was somehow adequet.
Ill get more on it soon to share what it is.
This vet is a ways away from my town as we dont like the vet in the same town as us. I may seek a second opinion. In a way we have had two. The ultrasound person we took her to in a city about 1.5 hrs away and this vet after she saw the ultrasounds


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Jess, that is exactly what happened to my cat, Syd. Do you know what type of stones they are, struvite or oxalate? We were considering surgery for Syd but opted with the dissolution diet (it dissolves the stones) because they were struvite stones. Oxalate stones are more difficult to dissolve with diet. Do you know what her urine pH was? Struvite stones are caused by urine that is not acidic enough, oxalate are the reverse. Syd had 4-6 small pebbles in her bladder which we now believe are gone. She hasn't had troubles for nearly a year now...but like I said, we thought we were going to lose her.

What are her symptoms now? If she is well enough, I would definitely try the diet first...especially if she isn't in immediate danger. Also, some high-tech clinics use lasers and/or ultrasonic equipment to break up the stones. This could buy her more time to allow the diet to work.

Generally, females aren't in as much danger from this condition as males. I don't want to undermine your vet, but I think that I may be able to help you some with the treatment. We battled this for over three years with Syd until we finally treated the problem. I have done more reading and research than any human should! Please try to get more information, it sounds like Gypsy may have a chance at a normal life.


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Also, if you want more information, Google the following words - bladder stones dogs. And you will receive a ton of results.


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IT looks liek stones but they arent actually stones they said... Gosh I wish I could remember what they were called. I dont reconize the two bladder issues you mentioned. I think they had a completely different word. When I get my call back from them Ill for certain let you know. I feel dumb I forgot.
Shes been on a special diet and pills for it for a long while and they said it should have cleared up months ago with all the pills she has been taking. But you're right, Im not going to give up at all. The ultrasound people gave us a simular opinion as the vet but also added it may solve the issue. We may lok for another vet to do the surgery.