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07-12-2011, 07:34 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Denver, CO
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| UTI's and Belly Bands Hey everyone. So, I'm pretty sure my baby has a UTI. I'm getting him to the vet this afternoon, but I'm wondering if anyone here uses belly bands, and has had an issue with UTI's at all? I leave a belly band with a pad in it on my little guy when I'm at work because he's not fixed and likes to mark the couch when I'm away. (my roommates couch rather) Last week he pulled the belly band off, and had chewed through the pad...then in the last 24 hours has turned a bit lethargic, and seems very uncomfortable. He keeps licking his private area, and drinking lots of water, and seemed to have a fever last night possibly. He kept wanting to lay very close to me also. Poor little guy. Anyway, I'm wondering what the connection could be to a belly band and if anyone has had any issues with them causing problems? |
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07-12-2011, 07:55 AM | #2 |
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| So sorry to see your little one isn't doing very well. You are smart getting him into the vet asap. Things can happen so quickly with these little dogs. As far as belly bands go, I can't imagine that it would be part of the cause of the problem. Maybe being chewed up and injesting some of the product might be but not the wearing of the belly band itself. Just be sure it isn't too tight. He might be fighting the band because of the need to clean himself if he isn't feeling well, and has an irritation in that area. Poor Baby. Please keep us informed after his appointment. Good Luck |
07-12-2011, 08:41 AM | #3 |
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| I also think that it's more likely to be something he ingested. I'd get him to the vet asap! Keep us posted and good luck!
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07-12-2011, 10:16 AM | #4 | |
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07-12-2011, 10:48 AM | #5 | |
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07-12-2011, 11:05 AM | #6 | |
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07-12-2011, 11:24 AM | #7 |
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| Thanks guys Yeah I used to have him in an Xpen during the day, but I really used that when I used to have carpet. My place has wood floors so I hadn't' thought about it much but that may be a good idea to go back to that. Also to wipe down his penis with a baby wipe after removing the belly band. All great ideas I wish I had thought of these before! :X I'm not the most thoughtful dog mommy sometimes oops Winston is going into the vet in about an hour so we'll see how that goes. |
07-12-2011, 03:28 PM | #8 |
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| all is well Vet said he's in great healthy shape minus a bit of a UTI as suspected. Gave him some meds, and he was happy as could be on the ride home LOL |
07-12-2011, 03:54 PM | #9 |
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| Glad to hear he doing Ok. The med's will fix him up in no time.
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07-13-2011, 05:32 AM | #10 | |
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I use the small one now for just travel...like you so they don't try and mark in someone's home...all are spayed/neutered but for doggie reasons...LOL they will try and mark in my brothers house and my BFF's house cause they have dogs too...little stinkers This is the play yards (soft side) got both off Ebay...I paid 45.00 for the small 24x44...75.00 for the large 36x57...I really like the play yards better than the metal xpens...cause the play yards have floors in them so you can set them up anywhere even a room with carpet and not worry about them missing the potty pad...very easy to clean and they have a zip up top on them for those little climbers...some like my large 36x57 the floor can be removed by a zipper if you want to take them outside...they are very lite and easy to move around....my small one, the floor doesn't come out of that one...very easy to store and travel with, they flold up flat...taking no space at all and they come with carrying cases. They came in all colors and sizes
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07-13-2011, 05:35 AM | #11 |
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| oopsy I forgot to add the pic of the play yard LOL
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07-13-2011, 05:38 AM | #12 |
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| Awww so happy to hear he is on the road to recovery.
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07-17-2011, 05:58 AM | #13 | |
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07-17-2011, 08:39 AM | #14 | |
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