Tilly Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 It is believed the tick could only have been picked up from the last work site he was on which was in Chambers Flat - but this area is a fully fence lawned site with no access to "bush". It is not a known area for ticks like some of the sites they work on - some places they work the dogs are drenched as soon as they get home due to the high risk of ticks. The young pup has also been onto this work site (as part of his socialisation and training) so he had been drenched within an inch of his life - just to make sure he doesn't have any ticks. The big boy is doing well and has turned over in his bed ... but he has started dribbling urine - he is on a shadecloth bed so the bulk it is dripping through but obviously some is getting on him and there is still some on the shadecloth. Any suggestions on how to keep him clean without disturbing/moving him too much? I have a tray under the bed with a puppy pad to collect that side of it. Would giving him Vitamin C doses help with his recover? I have been reading that vitamin C can help with poisoning - I have Ester C but wasn't sure if this would be of any help to him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Tilly is he dribbling urine with the catheter in? Just make sure it isn't blocked if that's the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 There is no catheter in - vet suggested it wasn't a good idea as it can introduce infection into the body and he didn't need that to happen. We were shown how to drain his bladder if it becomes full but were told he is likely to leak due to the ticks affect of the muscles in the bladder. He doesn't like having a mess and is trying to clean himself but it is taking a fair bit of effort - so I have wiped him over with a damp cloth to remove the urine on his coat. I have through about putting a belly band on him but I don't think he would like that. I just don't want him to have to deal with his skin irritated or burnt by the urine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Rules Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Good to know where you are at with your boy now! I would give him some Ester C, can't do any harm at all. I'd also just pop a towel close as possible to him to catch the dribbles and change as required. He's a lucky boy to have you nurse him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Good news, Tilly. I'm so glad that your boy has come back from the brink. Good wishes for speedy recovery to full health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 There is no catheter in - vet suggested it wasn't a good idea as it can introduce infection into the body and he didn't need that to happen. We were shown how to drain his bladder if it becomes full but were told he is likely to leak due to the ticks affect of the muscles in the bladder.He doesn't like having a mess and is trying to clean himself but it is taking a fair bit of effort - so I have wiped him over with a damp cloth to remove the urine on his coat. I have through about putting a belly band on him but I don't think he would like that. I just don't want him to have to deal with his skin irritated or burnt by the urine. Depending on how much hair there is in the area you could apply paw paw ointment - it's a great barrier to stop urine burning skin. If he is laying on his side then just bunching up an old towel and kinda supporting his willy with it if possible will help soak up the wee before it gets onto his body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 YAY!! Soo glad the tick was found! What a relief, now he can rest and recover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 This can happen so often when a dog gets sick. Everyone is treating the for the illness and forgets to check for tick. As soon as you said about the hind legs that made me think of tick and that's why I asked. So glad to hear that all is well and your boy is on the mend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabrador Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Everyone is treating the for the illness and forgets to check for tick. Sounds like thorough tick checks were done Oakway. It's the first thing people usually check for with rear end weakness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Glad he is improving, I am so glad we don't have those horrible nasty ticks. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 He has walked about 12 steps this afternoon. I went into his pen to try and clean it up a little but he got up and walked about 6 steps out of the pen. This let me give it a good clean and change his bed while he had a little rest and then he walked the 6 steps back into the pen and on to his bed. It was a big effort for him but he was walking properly even picking his feet up to step over a 10cm high piece of timber. I can't believe the big difference in him when only 24 hours ago I through we were going to loose him for sure. He has had a little water this afternoon and we will try him with a tiny bit of food in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laeral Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Good news at last! Wishing him a speedy recovery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfgirl Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 So pleased to hear you have found the cause of the problem. Sending lots of healing vibes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 What a GREAT ending!!!! It didn't sound good originally either, I bet you were preparing yourselves to loose him. oh YAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Glad to hear he is back on his (wobbly) feet again , dear old boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 So glad this has a happy ending - I have been watching with baited breath but did not have any advice to offer.. Congrats on getting you boy well again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Sounding positvie!!! :0 Keep up the good work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 (edited) The old boy has a long way to go before he is "back to normal" but he is doing fantastic. He has been given access to half the yard today because he was getting cranky with being confined to the "puppy pen". His bladder control is not so good at the moment - he doesn't like making a mess of his bed so he is frequently getting up to toilet but still has little accidents. I find when I go out to clean up his bed, the tray underneath (to catch any dribbled under the shadecloth bed) and hose the area clean - he won't make eye contact until it is all cleaned up. Generally he has been finding a comfortable place to sleep in the garden and only getting up to toilet, drink and eat. His walking is getting stronger but it is basically head down and get to the destination as quick as possible so he can sit or lay down to rest. Edited September 23, 2009 by Tilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Improvement is improvement, no matter how small it seems ! for the old boy ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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