Blood in urine
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wrote on 24 Dec 2009, 00:23 last edited by
Valerian Root extract has a mild antibiotic effect, but I don't know whether it is safe for dogs. I used it for my own UTI a few years ago and it worked like a charm, but it is quite bitter. You might be able to hide a drop or two in his water for prevention, but please check on safety first.
When he pees though he'll stand there for a long time and I'm thinking where does all that water come from?!
Does Buddy drink from the freshest and best smelling water in the house….the toilet? :D I know AJ does, every chance he gets when we're in a hotel room...like I don't put fresh water down for him. I have to keep the lid down or the door closed.
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wrote on 24 Dec 2009, 01:35 last edited by
As far as the Fanconi DNA test, it is a cheek swab, no need for a Vet?… just order on the OFA site.
Hope that your baby boy feels better soon.... and good that you decided to get a sample in sooner rather then later... and I agree... abnormal behavoir is something to pay attention to with our fur housemates....
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wrote on 24 Dec 2009, 01:58 last edited by
As far as the Fanconi DNA test, it is a cheek swab, no need for a Vet?… just order on the OFA site.
Hope that your baby boy feels better soon.... and good that you decided to get a sample in sooner rather then later... and I agree... abnormal behavoir is something to pay attention to with our fur housemates....
Yea, I know the cheek swab exists and could do it myself, but I figured I'd run everything through my vet since they've done a great job thus far. It helps that they are on the same page with any results that come through. The idea was to do initiate a DNA sample when he's in for a routine visit sometime next year. They are very familiar with Fanconi, I feel more comfortable with them handling any testing and results. It's just a personal preference.
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wrote on 24 Dec 2009, 02:22 last edited by
But they are not doing blood testing for DNA for Fanconi, so I am not sure what your Vet can do for the process? Any blood sent would not be used for Fanconi DNA, but for possible future health testing.
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wrote on 24 Dec 2009, 02:55 last edited by
@AJs:
Valerian Root extract has a mild antibiotic effect, but I don't know whether it is safe for dogs. I used it for my own UTI a few years ago and it worked like a charm, but it is quite bitter. You might be able to hide a drop or two in his water for prevention, but please check on safety first.
Does Buddy drink from the freshest and best smelling water in the house….the toilet? :D I know AJ does, every chance he gets when we're in a hotel room...like I don't put fresh water down for him. I have to keep the lid down or the door closed.
No toilet water drinking. The only time he'll drink water is out on a hike or at the dog park in the summer.
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wrote on 24 Dec 2009, 04:18 last edited by
Mine all drink like camels, fortunately. I think that flushing the kidneys helps keep them cleared out, and like people, those dogs that don't drink much wind up with concentrated urine and more likely to have stones, etc. Cranberry juice helps a bit, I know some people give their dogs cranberry in pill form and feels that helps with kidney and bladder health. Perhaps Kanagas infection never really cleared up and he needs longer, or different antibiotics to really clear it out!
Good thing you are so sensitive to his needs and got him seen before the weekend! -
wrote on 25 Dec 2009, 22:44 last edited by
He seems to be improving, although he has had an accident now 48 hrs on the meds. My thoughts are that it simply went from severe to mild because his urine flow has much improved, thus allowing for accidents to happen. I have a feeling after another day or so and he should be a lot better.
It also doesn't help that I'm adding water in his food (in regards to bladder control). A lot more water through his system now.
But yes I know, it does help to have more water going through him while he's battling the UTI.
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wrote on 25 Dec 2009, 23:04 last edited by
Cranberry's are good for helping with UTI's….. I have used Cranberry pills for years....
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wrote on 27 Dec 2009, 18:59 last edited by
Cranberry's are good for helping with UTI's….. I have used Cranberry pills for years....
Are there canine specific cranberry extracts?
Seems odd that now he has been having accidents since starting the antibiotics on Wednesday. He's had one accident yesterday and today. Although the one this morning was very minor, almost like he cut himself off right away. When I took him out right after, his urine seemed much more clear so perhaps there is improvement. He had been outside probably 3 hours before the accident. I'm guessing the additional water in his diet and the meds are making him go more frequently.
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wrote on 27 Dec 2009, 22:10 last edited by
I just use human cranberry pills.
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