[NAGDU] How do I Know if Peg has a UTI?

[Dani Pagador]

Hi, Rox.
Peg may have a UTI. She's on a sample of an antiinflamatory med to try
to help with weakness in her back legs. Two of the side effects are
drinking more and increased hunger. I've seen a little of both and
have reported that to the vet. Am waiting to see what she says about
whether to keep her on or discontinue the medication.

She peed this morning with no problem, and it looked like a normal
amount. But I'm going to try some ACV and yogurt added to her
breakfast, along with some plain boiled chicken and broth.  I'll also
watch her to see if anything is different.

I hate to be a pest, and don't want to bother the vet or the office
staff about every little thing. But not being able to see to spot
something as soon as it happens, and the fact that she's older and
that her age is starting to show and catch up with her makes this
tight-fisted mama even more anxious.

Thanks,
Dani



On 7/13/16, The Pawpower Pack via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Yes it can be.  Sometimes vets will not see anything in the urine test and
> will just give antibiotics because clinicly, they are presenting with a UTI.
>
> I'm guessing that's what happened withKrocus.
> I'M so glad he is feeling better.
>
>
>  Rox and the kitchen Bitches:
> Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
> Pawpower4me at gmail.com
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jul 13, 2016, at 6:37 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Rox.
>> Is peeing a lot also a symptom of a UTI?  Krokus's vet checked for a UTI,
>> when the big blond was needing to go out every couple hours.  Didn't find
>> one, but, when he got antibiotics for something else, the excessive peeing
>> problem seemed to get better, too.  Beats me.
>> Tracy
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
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>> Pack via NAGDU
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>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] How do I Know if Peg has a UTI?
>>
>> Hi Dani,
>> There are several signs of a UTI, you described one, where your dog stops
>> to urinate and produces either little or no urine.  You may also find
>> several small spots of urine in your home from accidents that your dog
>> really can't help right now.  Some dogs will squat repeatedly, producing
>> small amounts of urine.
>> Your vet will want a urine sample and if your dog can't produce one he can
>> cathiterize her— a very simple and quick process— and get a sample.
>> You can give her cranberry extract— found in GNC or Walgreens or health
>> food stores.  After the vet gets the sample, he will look at it and
>> prescribe the correct antibiotic.  You can also give her probiotics at
>> this time either bought from a health food store or in live-cultured
>> yogurt to help balance out her gut.
>> I hope Peg feels better soon. I have a retired dog with kidney disease so
>> deal with some of this stuff only from a different end. Learning more
>> about urine than I ever wanted to know. Lol!
>>
>>
>> Rox and the kitchen Bitches:
>> Mill'E, Laveau, Soleil
>> Pawpower4me at gmail.com
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Jul 13, 2016, at 1:13 AM, Dani Pagador via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi, Everyone.
>>> What are the signs a dog has a UTI?
>>>
>>> Peg has had only one, and I can't remember how it was diagnosed e.g.,
>>> what to look for. I remember the vet receptionist asking if she
>>> strains when she pees. But I'm not sure as a blind person how to tell
>>> whether or not that's happening.
>>>
>>> I just took her out to pee, and she squatted and had the back position
>>> that suggested she was peeing. But there was nothing in the bag when I
>>> looked at it. (She's retired and older and sometimes drops while she
>>> walks, so it's just better if I have the bag on her as soon as we walk
>>> out the door and collect whatever business she does, whether it's pee
>>> or poop.)
>>>
>>> So ... what do I need to look for? And are there any home remedies I
>>> can give her to help relieve symptoms prior to a vet visit?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Dani
>>>
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