# Dog owners I got a few quesions (Bladder Stones)
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dog-owners-i-got-a-few-quesions-bladder-stones/49385
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [June 2, 2008, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dog-owners-i-got-a-few-quesions-bladder-stones/49385 "2008-06-02T06:05:48Z")
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### Author:  [@Johnnylude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Johnnylude)
#### Post date: [June 2, 2008, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dog-owners-i-got-a-few-quesions-bladder-stones/49385/1 "2008-06-02T06:05:48Z")
Long story short, my dog was pissing blood. Took him to the vet and the X-ray shows that he has bladder stones. Vet said they look to big to dissolve with medication/diet. Almost 90% sure he will need surgery. Anyone else ever have this problem?? Anyone know the cost for surgery? Any alternatives to surgery?
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### Author:  [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)
#### Post date: [June 2, 2008, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dog-owners-i-got-a-few-quesions-bladder-stones/49385/2 "2008-06-02T06:56:44Z")
Never heard of it, but google as usual knows all:
> **[PetCoach - Ask a Vet Online 24/7](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/bladder-stones/)**
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> Veterinarians and other pet experts are standing by to answer all your health, nutrition and behavior questions! Chat live now about your dog, cat, or any other pet.
> The surgical removal of stones within the bladder is referred to as cystotomy, meaning an opening of the bladder. This is usually a very easy procedure. Most veterinarians would agree that it requires less skill than a spay.
Doubt it would be that expensive a surgery.