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Milo's got a bladder stone :(

K

kez

Warren Scout
So as it says in the title my nearly 7 year old bunny had got a bladder stone :( he's had a few problems in the past,straining to urinate and getting a very wet bottom so yesterday my vet did an X-ray and there's a bladder stone.My vet has told me the options which were leave him but then the stone could move and cause a blockage which would mean he couldn't wee then he will die anyway(this is not an option I would consider anyway) or put him thru surgery which my vet said is a major risk in an older bunny. I love this rabbit to pieces at the moment he still seems happy he's eating and moving about but obviously something needs to be done. I know the surgery is 50/50 but I don't think I could just have him put to sleep without trying the surgery. Has anyone had an older rabbit go thru this surgery and how did it go? It's all such a big worry :(
 
I had an 11 year old Doe who had surgery to remove a huge bladder stone. She recovered well and lived for another 2 years.

Did the Vet say if your Rabbit's Kidneys were free of stones and has his kidney function been checked via a blood test ?
 
His kidneys are fine no stones at all,he's not had a kidney function check yet, I honestly feel like I have to give him the chance,if I loose him under anesethic at least I will know I tried and did every thing I could for him. He's had a few dentals in his life and usually goes around every 3 months to have his molars filed down but he seems such a tough bunny and has alot of fight in him.
 
It's been known for rabbits to live to double his age, if he's otherwise fit and healthy then I absolutely think you should go for it. Is your vet rabbit savvy? If you think your bunny's a fighter and has got a really good chance at pulling through and your vet thinks there's a 50% chance your rabbit will die when he operates, it might be worth finding a more confident vet?
 
my vet is normally really good with rabbits, he said if milo was 2 he wouldnt have any hesitations operating but because hes nearly 7 he thinks it will be more risky and said it would be a major op :?
 
My bunny Banjo was diagnosed with bladder (and untreatable kidney) stones at 5/6 and had 3 surgeries to remove huge stones. He recovered every time, though he had trouble with adhesions (?) inside because of repeated surgery. Hopefully with your bun it will be a one off surgery. I'd go for it, I know it's a big op but with a good vet i'd want to go ahead :)
 
Thanks for all the replies,my heart tells me I should at least give surgery a go,he's had quite a few dentals in the last few years at first he was going every month but now it's more 2-3 months,other than his teeth and now his bladder stone he still seems happy and is eating very well. I can't give up on him just yet.
 
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