08/19/2026
🚨 A Life-Threatening Emergency Turned Success Story 🐾
This male patient came to us unable to urinate—a true medical emergency. After examination, we determined he had a urinary blockage caused by bladder stones.
Our veterinary team performed a cystotomy (surgery to remove the bladder stones), relieving the obstruction and giving him the chance to recover comfortably.
The stones have been sent to a laboratory for analysis. Identifying the stone type helps us develop a personalized prevention plan, which may include a prescription diet, increased water intake, or other recommendations to reduce the risk of future stones.
⚠️ Signs of a urinary blockage include:
• Straining to urinate
• Frequent trips outside or to the litter box with little or no urine produced
• Crying or vocalizing while trying to urinate
• Blood in the urine
• Lethargy, vomiting, or loss of appetite
If your pet is unable to urinate, don’t wait—this is an emergency that requires immediate veterinary care.
We’re happy to report this patient is on the road to recovery!