Help Milo get Cystotomy — Durham, NC

Milo is my sweet four year old boy who I’ve had since he was a kitten, after his mom was rescued from the streets just before she had his litter. He’s feisty at first but has loved me immeasurably through all stages of life, most recently nursing school.

Milo is about to have his third bladder stone surgery in just over a year, with the previous two being in July ‘25 and April ‘26. Despite dietary changes and treatment management, they keep recurring. He will be having his surgery this upcoming week at Vine Veterinarian, as we cannot wait too long to do the surgery and risk a blockage.

Milo has been by my side through everything in life, and I could not imagine my life without him. He greets me at the door every day, sleeps with me, and curls up on the couch when I need him. He tolerates my family’s dogs, my affection, and my long hours in nursing clinicals and studying.

I am fully committed to helping Milo with all his medical needs, but three surgeries in a year, as a student, has been a lot to handle and has used most of my savings. If anyone is able to help, I would be so, so appreciative, as the vet and I work together to try to find the cause for these calcium oxalate stone reoccurrences to keep Milo healthy for good 🩷