10/16/2026
🐾 From Pain to Recovery: Ms. Carly’s Bladder Stone Journey 💙
Meet Ms. Carly, an adorable 5-year-old Pug whose family knew something wasn’t right when she started having accidents and blood in her urine.
On August 25, she visited Dr. Lettsome and the team at CityVet Celina Crossing. X-rays, along with blood and urine testing, helped the team diagnose bladder stones, also called uroliths.
🔎 What are bladder stones?
These solid mineral deposits form in the bladder and can cause significant discomfort. Diet, urine pH, infections, and other health conditions can contribute to their formation. Common types include struvite, calcium oxalate, and urate.
🚩 Signs to watch for:
• Straining or discomfort when urinating
• Frequent urination or unexpected accidents
• Blood in the urine
• Increased licking of the ge***al area
Treatment depends on the stones’ type, size, and number. Options may include a prescription diet to dissolve certain stones, medications when appropriate, or a procedure to remove them.
Ms. Carly returned on August 26 for surgery to remove her stones. After recovering, she was back to her energetic, playful self—with no more accidents or blood in her urine! 🎉
She’s now eating a prescription urinary diet to help reduce the risk of new stones forming. Her family is thrilled to see her happy and comfortable again, and so are we!
Thank you to Ms. Carly’s family for trusting Dr. Lettsome and our team with her care. 💙
If you notice changes in your pet’s urinary habits, contact your veterinarian. If your pet is trying to urinate but cannot pass urine, seek emergency veterinary care immediately.
