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Post by Missy on Oct 20, 2011 14:22:33 GMT
Penny has been having tons of "accidents" the past few days. Yesterday we were playing fetch in the house and she just stopped suddenly and peed on the carpet. Yesterday she peed right in front of me on my bedroom floor, and I noticed a few more pee spots on the carpet. She has been successfully potty trained for the past few months, except an occasional accident.
I noticed she also has been licking herself a lot, and my BF said the same thing. I looked up symptoms of UTI and these two things seem to fit. However, she doesn't have any blood in her urine, doesn't seem to be in pain, and I haven't noticed an odor. Could it just be a little potty training relapse, or possibly a UTI? I will be calling the vet as soon as I am out of class at 10am, but I thought I would ask for input here as well.
Thanks everyone!
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Post by Kristi on Oct 20, 2011 14:42:38 GMT
I think it definitely could be a UTI...of course she also is at the age where they can 'relapse' their potty training too I think, but you wouldn't see blood in the urine for a UTI, it just shows up on the test strip, for the most part, unless the UTI is really severe. IMO its worth getting a urine sample in to your vet sooner than later, because UTI's can go to their kidneys. Has penny been spayed or could she be coming into season?
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Post by Missy on Oct 20, 2011 15:09:30 GMT
She was spayed 4 weeks ago
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Post by Sarah on Oct 20, 2011 15:23:28 GMT
I agree with Kristi.
Early spaying prior to first season can cause incontinence if they nick the bladder just so you know so I would keep an eye if it doesn't clear up. Xxx
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Post by Hollie on Oct 20, 2011 16:39:43 GMT
I agree with Kristi. Early spaying prior to first season can cause incontinence if they nick the bladder just so you know so I would keep an eye if it doesn't clear up. Xxx How come it being prior to the first season affects it? I don't know all that much about caring for intact bitches. |
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Post by Missy on Oct 20, 2011 16:41:20 GMT
Okay, another question. How in the world am I going to get a sample from her? Ideas, anyone?
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Post by Missy on Oct 20, 2011 17:39:17 GMT
Never mind, I guess I don't need to collect a sample from her at home. The receptionist said they want to take a sample directly from her bladder so it is sterile. We have an appointment at 2.. I will update with the results after.
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Post by Sarah on Oct 20, 2011 17:46:29 GMT
I agree with Kristi. Early spaying prior to first season can cause incontinence if they nick the bladder just so you know so I would keep an eye if it doesn't clear up. Xxx How come it being prior to the first season affects it? I don't know all that much about caring for intact bitches. I would assume because everything is much smaller prior to a season. I kinda wish I'd let daisy have one season. |
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