Urohydropropulsion: To perform urohydropropulsion, the dog is anesthetized and a urinary catheter is placed. Through the catheter, the bladder is filled with sterile saline. The dog is then held in an upright position and, by hand, the veterinarian compresses the bladder, forcing the solution back out, and with it, the stones. Urohydropropulsion is used when the stones are very small and are sure to pass through the urethra.
In situations where a stone has lodged in the ureters or urethra, the condition is a life or death matter that must be resolved immediately. Urinary obstructions lead to kidney shut down and death. If there are stones caught in the urethra, which is especially common in male dogs, we try to back-flush them into the bladder before it is opened. If this cannot be done, an incision must be made directly through the urethral wall where the stone is located. In the rare case where stones are lodged in a ureter, an incision would have to be made at the site. Some work is being done using ultrasonic waves to destroy stones in these situations, but it is not readily available for all practices. This technique is common in human medicine and may eliminate surgery.
I would call around for a vet who specializes if time permits otherwise the issue needs to be addressed surgically.
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