My 13-year-old Maltese has a kidney stone and is in pain. Monitor overnight?

He may have a tummy ache, which is making him uncomfortable. Give it a few days to a week to see if he is still uncomfortable in his belly. If he continues to show sensitivity after that time frame then it's a good idea to just get him examined by your vet to make sure there is nothing to worry about, like organomegaly (enlarged organs) in the belly.

I am sorry to hear that. Presence of urine in the abdomen is a very serious problem resulting from leakage of urine from the urinary tract (typically from ruptured bladder, but it could be from ruptured urethra or ureter). It is possible do some damage to the bladder and urethra during removing a stone, which will result in the leakage. In my opinion, Rollo must have a surgery asap (ideally today) to investigate the leakage. Abnormal kidney results is a common feature of urine leakage into the abdomen and it not necessairly means that Rollo is kidney failure. Please, take Rollo to your local vet (or your emergency service provider) today.

Oh no, I'm sorry Lil boy isn't doing well! Unfortunately, your post was cut off, and the last piece of information I received was ".... & morning my...." I'm not sure what you meant by that, so I will answer your question as best as I can, and if I do not answer your specific question, I apologize and ask you post again. Being uncomfortable and lethargic can be very general signs of illness, and can be caused by systemic illness, pain, injury, cardiac disease, liver disease, inflammation, cancer, or infection. Given Lil Boy's age, it's best that he's seen by a vet as soon as possible as there could be some very serious causes behind these symptoms. I recommend having a physical exam, geriatric blood panel, urinalysis, and x-rays done.

Try calling your veterinarian and explaining his lack of improvement. We try not to administer steroids unless absolutely necessary. Additionally, it is crucial to crate rest Barklie for at least 2-3 weeks. This means no running, jumping, or rough housing. He should only be taken out for short leash walks with a harness not a neck collar.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Cointhee! Unfortunately the medications that he need to make him comfortable plus are safe need to be obtained from a veterinarian. Anything you may give at home may interfere with what your Vet may want to prescribe and might not be safe for animals. If you feel he is in extreme pain then I would call your Vet and see if they can prescribe something or see him sooner. Good luck!

These signs may be compatible with a urinary tract infection/inflammation and possibly urinary tract stones may be present again causing inflammation/infection of the kidneys. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and abdominal ultrasound may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Poor pup! From your description, it sounds like something is seriously wrong. Trouble walking could be caused by arthritis, a neurologic problem like a stroke or herniated disc in the spine, or generalized weakness due to a severe illness of some kind. A bloated abdomen can be caused by GDV (gastric dilatation volvulus, or "bloat"), which is a life-threatening condition where the stomach fills with air and twists on itself; other possible causes would include congestive heart failure, an abdominal tumor, liver failure, or internal bleeding. These signs are indicative of a severe, possibly life-threatening problem that needs immediate veterinary care, so I would recommend taking your dog to an emergency vet right away. He/she can do blood work and x-rays if needed to help diagnose the problem and see what can be done to help her.