David See Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 (edited) Hi all, haven't been here for a while. Yesterday after I got home from work I noticed our 12 yo Kelpie was peeing more than she normally does. Then I noticed she was only TRYING without success. Over and over. No stream. She would go and lie down, hop back up about 3 minutes later and try all over again. Any ideas? She doesn't seem overly distressed about it. DS Edited March 26, 2008 by David See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucknow Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Could be a simple cystitis, means the urge is there without the need. If it is, it definately is not nice and she needs to see a vet. Once diagnosis and treatment are sorted there are lots of home remedies said to help avoid a recurrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 My guess is she has a UTI. They are very painful and she will need a course of anti biotics. Please take her to the vet URGENTLY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David See Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 (edited) She has had an inverted vulva for some time (looks like a small plum) but the vet said there was nothing to worry about. Maybe this has something to do with that? Edited March 26, 2008 by David See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 She needs to see the vet asap. we can only guess.... Hope the Vet can get her more comfortable very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 She has had an inverted vulva for some time (looks like a small plum) but the vet said there was nothing to worry about. Maybe this has something to do with that? I doubt it has anything whatsoever to do with an inverted or immature vulva. You need to get this girl to a vet URGENTLY. She is in pain. I don't wish to appear rude but if you were in pain and couldn't pee I bet you would be off to the doctor with without delay. You wouldn't be sitting at the computer posting about it looking for obscure reasons to avoid having the problem attended to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Yep, classic signs of UTI and she does need to see a vet asap as it is painful. Imagine yourself with a urine infection or a kidney stone and trying to pee, not nice at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Agreed. Vet ASAP - definitely painful and an inability to urinate can cause animals to go into shock - very dangerous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David See Posted March 26, 2008 Author Share Posted March 26, 2008 (edited) I don't wish to appear rude but if you were in pain and couldn't pee I bet you would be off to the doctor with without delay. You wouldn't be sitting at the computer posting about it looking for obscure reasons to avoid having the problem attended to.How would you know what our circumstances are? So, yes, you were rude. Edited March 26, 2008 by David See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 (edited) Well, I don't wish to appear rude, either, but, gee, do you think perhaps there might be reasons why we couldn't get to the vet as yet and came here for advice while waiting to do so?I just love people who slip in at any opportunity to have a little dig... You gave no indication that you were taking the dog to the vet. Had you mentioned your intention to do so there would be no need for everyone in this thread to comment on the urgency of seeing a vet and explain how painful a UTI is. Neither would anyone have asked what you would do if you were suffering the same problem You did mention you noticed her having problems yesterday. Have you taken her to the vet yet? The longer you wait the worse her pain will be and the longer and more difficult it will be for her recovery. It's not a case of slipping in a dig, I don't know you and have no reason to have a dig at you It's about us being unanimous in our concern for your dog who is suffering acute pain. eta: I see you have edited your post. Irrespective of your circumstances your dog needs to see a vet. Edited March 26, 2008 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 ou gave no indication that you were taking the dog to the vet. Had you mentioned your intention to do so there would be no need for everyone in this thread to comment on the urgency of seeing a vet and explain how painful a UTI is. Neither would anyone have asked what you would do if you were suffering the same problem You did mention you noticed her having problems yesterday. Have you taken her to the vet yet? The longer you wait the worse her pain will be and the longer and more difficult it will be for her recovery. It's not a case of slipping in a dig, I don't know you and have no reason to have a dig at you It's about us being unanimous in our concern for your dog who is suffering acute pain *nods* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartandSoul Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 (edited) trust me if cavnrott had wished to be rude you would have walked away with your own bladder in your hands. Get your dog to a vet - a UTI is treatable but if left untreated can be deadly Edited March 26, 2008 by HeartandSoul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I hope this poor dog has gone to a vet. Sounds like a bladder infection. I've had one and if you had, you would have rushed her in, it is painful - trust me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I don't wish to appear rude but if you were in pain and couldn't pee I bet you would be off to the doctor with without delay. You wouldn't be sitting at the computer posting about it looking for obscure reasons to avoid having the problem attended to. How would you know what our circumstances are? So, yes, you were rude. You can call me rude if you wish but I'm not cruel. I never neglect the health of my dogs. Have you taken the dog to the vet yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Poor dog. Classic UTI infection signs or bladder stones. She is 12 years old as well which is more of a worry. If I couldn't pee I sure as hell would be taking myself to get some medical help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 Just how one of my bitches was when her urethra was blocked by a bladder stone - lead to an emergency operation to remove it. Hope this dog has now been to the vet. Ruptured bladders are not a good thing!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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