Q: My Maltese dog has bladder stones and we’re told they need to be removed with surgery. But I’ve been reading things that say stones can be dissolved with a special diet or with a laser. Is surgery ...

Cassy may be facing surgery, and Wanda is “very worried.” Cassy has diabetes mellitus and congestive heart failure, both of which require daily treatment. Recently, she has developed bladder stones.

Bladder stones are a common problem with dogs. Bladder stones are solid mineral deposits that form in the bladder. Tiny crystals form in the urine and over time they bond together to form bladder ...