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Peeing and then peeing again
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 3:24 pm
by Sharon
My almost 11 year old setter has started peeing several times in the night. (has a dog door during the day.) Took her to the vet with a urine sample , and it came back healthy ; plan to take in an early morning sample next week.
Only thing that changed in her life style was a switch to totally wet dog food 5 weeks ago. Vet said this can cause excessive peeing - along with the humidity we have had for weeks ( more drinking of water). I'm switching her to dry ( plus some wet to get her to eat the dry), urinary health dog food.
I have had many dogs who have come down with a variety of illnesses in their old age , but never had an older dog get an urinary tract problem.
Helpful thoughts appreciated.
Re: Peeing and then peeing again
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 3:59 pm
by polmaise
I'm sure your vet is more qualified to answer and provide help Sharon.
Personally though this was one probable I have come across .
http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/uri ... ystalluria
Re: Peeing and then peeing again
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:46 pm
by Sharon
Thank you.
Re: Peeing and then peeing again
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 5:56 pm
by shags
Did the UA include specific gravity? I would think about asking for bloodwork to check kidney function.
Re: Peeing and then peeing again
Posted: Mon Jul 25, 2016 6:19 pm
by Sharon
Will do. Thanks.
Re: Peeing and then peeing again
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 1:25 am
by kninebirddog
Has she been spayed. That happened to many dogs I know is incontinence. My old Picabo would Pee in her sleep. Proin can help that
Re: Peeing and then peeing again
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 12:44 pm
by Sharon
Yes , she is spayed. Taking in a first morning pee sample in to day and getting a blood test for kidney problems.
I don't think I mentioned it here, but this dog was badly beaten up by a deer ( fawn near) 6 weeks ago - wounds, punctured lungs , broken ribs . I'm now wondering if kidney damage was done .
Re: Peeing and then peeing again
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2016 1:58 pm
by shags
Kidney problems aren't uncommon in older dogs. It just happens
Setter mojo coming your way, hoping for good news and an easy fix.
Re: Peeing and then peeing again
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2016 5:42 pm
by Sharon
up date :
No bladder etc infection ; kidneys are good , so I /vet attribute it to old age., spayed dog is 11 years old almost. I did switch to Urinary Care dog food 9 days ago and there has been no night time peeing this week. No idea if that is what is making the difference, but for now I'm sticking with it.
Re: Peeing and then peeing again
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 11:04 am
by mnaj_springer
This is not a helpful thought, but I'm sure you getting the urine sample from the dog was quite the sight!!
Re: Peeing and then peeing again
Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2016 3:25 pm
by Sharon
Yes it was. Following the dog all over the back yard ready to pounce with a bowl.
Seems to me it would be much easier with a male.