Maci is a 5-year-old Terrier mix in Eureka, CA, who needs 1,739 for bladder stone removal.

Maci is a female, terrier mix that is around five years old. Although she was originally introduced to shelter life through an owner surrender, we received her from a shelter transfer. It didn't take long before we noticed Maci was experiencing some troubling symptoms. Maci's urine had blood in it. In an attempt to remedy the issue, we worked with our regular veterinarian to start her on a treatment for a urinary tract infection. Upon completing the treatment series, we found that her symptoms had, sadly, not improved. We then brought her back to our vet, where the completed some x-rays that told us more of the story. It turned out, Maci had a bladder stone the size of a chicken egg that was preventing her from successful urination. The vet figured she must have had this issue for quite some time before we had gotten her. In an effort to relieve her long-term discomfort, we decided quick action was the best route. She had the bladder stone removed immediately, and returned back to us blood (and probably pain) free! We are so happy that we were able to provide care for Maci so that she can live out the rest of her life comfortably. Since her surgery, we have also had the stone tested to get down to the cause of its formation in the first place. She is now on a special diet to ensure that this problem does not happen in her lifetime again!