15 Replies to “Bladder surgery on Chihuahua”

  1. Ooouch. I have a embedded large kidney stone for decades. Back when they found it they said if it ever moves and blocks duct off I will have to have emergency surgery. Now if that ever happens at least I can verbally advise ER of that. It’s always sad animals can’t.

    BTW folks at home did you ever think your Vet has to have a
    photographic memory because they have to know 100 times more body working of many animals vs 2 for human DRs.

  3. I know how much you like to share your love of science, Dr. Emily. I usually turn away from surgery scenes on medical/vet shows, but I always feel bad for the patient who has a bladder stone that big.

    Hope you had a great Mother’s Day. Best to you and yours.

  4. Owie!!!! Poor Dog!!! I know that humans get these. And sometimes they’re large. But that size in a little dog. That had to hurt!! I can’t even imagine!! Any animal surgery is cool!! This is probably the most stupid question ever but, I was wondering, are they more common in females or males??

  5. Now that was cool to watch! I’m hoping the doggie’s doing much better now. And I hope the video is inspirational to aspiring vets, you make it look so easy. Cheers to you and your lovely family!

  6. Way to go Dr Emily ! I’m sure that little dog felt so much better getting that stone out !

  7. When the owner gives up the dog to the clinic, does the clinic sell the dog afterwards to cover the cost of the surgery?

  8. Thank you for sharing this video. I stepped into the role of caregiver for my elderly dementia MIL who said her dog was peeing in house because MIL was unable to get up during night to let her out. I recognized this wasn’t normal and brought dog to vet. Tiny Bichon mix. Her bladder was so filled with stones, vet said she could feel stones when she held her. Surgery wasn’t an option due to her advanced age. We were unable to save her and I will always feel bad I didn’t recognize problem and get her to vet immediately for what was clearly incontinence. Emily, I can send you photo of xray if you’re interested. Pretty crazy looking.

  9. Very interesting. I was able to watch it all. Thank you for the speedy video. It was great to watch you suture her up. I am a seamstress and thankful I don’t have to hand sew with tools in my hands other than a needle and thimble.

  10. Wow. That’s a big stone.
    I like watching surgeries on the vet shows, just not amputations.
    I wanted to be a vet when I was younger, but alas. I get to watch all the vet shows. I love that you share with us, Dr. Emily. Thank you!

  11. Wow, that was an amazing surgery.. that was a very large stone for such a little dog.. you did a great job, and i am so happy he or she found their forever home..

  12. Not messy at all…….those were your hands cutting and sewing, right?
    How long did that take in real time?

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