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Outsmarted by the B

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  • umm why do we need to get pee from our dogs this is my 1st be and she is now 15 mnths old do i need to start testing her now ? shannon

  • Stellagirl-because some Bs are predisposed to Fanconi you need test them monthly after they turn 3 yrs of age. You can read more in the Health section of the forums. Lots of info in those threads.

  • Stormie!!! This is Banners here! And you need to stop being a bad 'senji and give Momma L your pee! you so bad! Stop trying to fight it. You lost your dignity a long time ago!

    Banners Out!

  • Heehee! That Stormie dog keeps me on my toes, for sure! Every month we have a battle of the wills, and just when I think I'm "winning" he pulls a fast one on me! :)

    Alkite- I've heard of people using cups, old soup ladles, paper plates - whatever works for you - it's trial and error. I have an old small, flat tupperware cup/container that has a lid that I use, as I always collect Storm's pee on leashed walks, so it minimizes spillage. However, I once left the cup sit in his eye shot, and he got ahold of it and chewed the corner of the lid so it doesn't seal properly anymore - yes, he's the devil! ;)

    OH Banners! You weren't supposed to see how stubborn I am!!! I really do try to be a good boy! - Stormie

  • hmm, Jackers is 4 and the vet knew we had just bought him and didnt say a thing about having to test him…should i be worried??

  • Many vets just don't know enough about specific breed health issues to be able to tell their clients what to do. If Jack is 4 years old then he should be strip tested once a month. Here is a link to what you need and how to do it.

    http://www.barkless.com/guide/strip.htm

  • @alkite:

    BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I love life through Stormie's eyes. :D
    We are getting ready to start strip testing Giz. Does everyone use a cup or are there…umm other methods?

    With the girls I just put them on a leash, take them into the yard, and stick the strip in their urine stream.

    With Querk I have to leash him and take him out front (because there is more to pee on, apparently). Then I have a very small ladle that I use, because he finds that less distracting than if I try to sneak my hand beneath him.

  • Early in the morning of the third Saturday of the month I put on my house coat and slippers and grab the leash and a paper plate oh, and the dog too. No one in my house has ever seen me do this. I'm sure they would laugh if they did. luckily I have a big back yard with a 6 foot privacy fence so no one else can see me either. I wait until Keba is already in position and then sneak up behind her and slip the paper plate right under her little tushie. The first time I did it she freaked out and jumped straight up in the air. She's used to it now though.

  • That is just the greatest story!!! Hahahahaha!

    What are the strips called that are needed in order to test for Fanconi? I heard you can purchase them at any drug store, is this true?

  • They are called Diastix. Some drug stores still carry them, but many have to special order them. You can find them online though.

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