My info is purely cat related, but may be similar. I had a cat with bladder stones. They were removed through surgery. He needed a special diet for the rest of his life to keep the urine the proper ph so it would not happen again. There were no complications and he lived to be 14, a good life for a cat. Good luck with your baby. I am sure he will be fine, just feed him the proper food if the vet says he needsi it. The increased cost of any food is worth the life of your pet.