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phc1 · 08-11-2008, 01:33 PM

Hi - I'm new to YorkieTalk & would like some info. Our 10 yr. old male yorkie now has stones in both kidneys - too large to pass. He recently experienced a serious kidney infection. Out vet is very reluctant to operate. Any other alternatives? Thanks

Nancy1999 · 08-11-2008, 05:49 PM

Don't they have that thing that can breaks them up? I heard others have had wonderful results with it, on themselves, not pets. I have several that they could not surgically removed without doing too much damage to the kidneys. They really don't cause any problem unless part breaks off. Does the vet know what caused the stones, some have to do with calcium and some with uric acid, and diet should be modified depending on causation. Stones don't necessarily cause infection, but sometimes infections can cause stones to form. Good luck, I hope you can find some good news.

bchgirl · 08-11-2008, 05:51 PM

In humans they can be lazered.

Nancy1999 · 08-11-2008, 06:15 PM

I have a friend who said the process involved getting in a hot tub of water and I guess laser beams burst the stone in tiny pieces; she was able to return to work the same day. Surgery is much more difficult and since both kidneys are involved it would be quite complex. Perhaps you could find a veterinary hospital that has one of the machines, didn't your vet offer any suggestions?

Yorkieluv · 08-11-2008, 06:23 PM

I think there's a place in Michigan that does that procedure or something similar....I would ask the vet for a referral to a veterinary college or just call several different veterinary colleges yourself to find out if they do that procedure.

It's definitely important to know what kind of stones your baby is forming so that you can adjust the diet appropriately.

BamaFan121s · 08-12-2008, 04:41 AM

I'm thinking maybe the sonic bath option wouldn't work for dogs...at least not small dogs. I've seen my dad have one of those done...you have to have a mild epidural block done before hand and he always ends up bruised from it.

But it does seem like something could be done...I would worry that they would break apart and cause blockage.

Stones can easily be the result of a diet too high in calcium w/out adequate amounts of Vitamin D in the diet, among other things. I would think the first line of defense for this little guy would be to determine what is causing them and go from there.

08-11-2008, 01:33 PM	#1
phc1 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: auburndale, FL Posts: 1	kidney stones Hi - I'm new to YorkieTalk & would like some info. Our 10 yr. old male yorkie now has stones in both kidneys - too large to pass. He recently experienced a serious kidney infection. Out vet is very reluctant to operate. Any other alternatives? Thanks

08-11-2008, 05:49 PM	#2
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Don't they have that thing that can breaks them up? I heard others have had wonderful results with it, on themselves, not pets. I have several that they could not surgically removed without doing too much damage to the kidneys. They really don't cause any problem unless part breaks off. Does the vet know what caused the stones, some have to do with calcium and some with uric acid, and diet should be modified depending on causation. Stones don't necessarily cause infection, but sometimes infections can cause stones to form. Good luck, I hope you can find some good news. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

08-11-2008, 05:51 PM	#3
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	In humans they can be lazered. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

08-11-2008, 06:15 PM	#4
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I have a friend who said the process involved getting in a hot tub of water and I guess laser beams burst the stone in tiny pieces; she was able to return to work the same day. Surgery is much more difficult and since both kidneys are involved it would be quite complex. Perhaps you could find a veterinary hospital that has one of the machines, didn't your vet offer any suggestions? __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

08-11-2008, 06:23 PM	#5
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	I think there's a place in Michigan that does that procedure or something similar....I would ask the vet for a referral to a veterinary college or just call several different veterinary colleges yourself to find out if they do that procedure. It's definitely important to know what kind of stones your baby is forming so that you can adjust the diet appropriately. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

08-12-2008, 04:41 AM	#6
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	I'm thinking maybe the sonic bath option wouldn't work for dogs...at least not small dogs. I've seen my dad have one of those done...you have to have a mild epidural block done before hand and he always ends up bruised from it. But it does seem like something could be done...I would worry that they would break apart and cause blockage. Stones can easily be the result of a diet too high in calcium w/out adequate amounts of Vitamin D in the diet, among other things. I would think the first line of defense for this little guy would be to determine what is causing them and go from there.