Our Vet thinks Petunia's more like 10 yrs. old.
She is missing a bunch of teeth. It's not cataracts in her eyes but scratches on her corneal lenses. Her incision from being spayed is healing good. And her heart is good.
Since we never had a flea problem with our other dog, we don't anticipate one with Petunia either. So, for now, the Vet gave a sample of Heart Guard to see if she'd eat it. (She did), and in a month from now, well see if fleas are a problem, or if she just needs Heart Guard to prevent worms.
I explained to the Vet that the first 2 days she was here with us, she would squat many times when she went outside but nothing would come out. She looked like a male dog trying to mark. She'd pee once, but then kept walking around squating all over the place.
She did an ultrasound on her and said her bladder was thickened, but there wasn't any urine in there for her to get a sample.
She thinks she may have a UTI and prescribed her antibotics. In 2 weeks I need to get a urine sample from Petunia for further testing.
Her hair loss has her stumped. Visually, there doesn't appear to be any itchy spots, flea problems, or infections. It almost seems natural that she doesn't have hair there on her back. The Vet said she's 'tanned', and can tell it's been like this for some time. She also doesn't have any hair on her ears, and her feet are basically hair free as well. They look like rat feet.
She said it's possible that she may be mixed with Chinese Cresent. She said Petunia reminded her of another patient. The Vet tech mentioned the name. So, IDK, maybe she'll dig around and give me more information on her potential mix.
I showed her the zip lock bag full of hair she's lost just this week with us. She said give it 2 months. Let things settle down. She's been through so much, is in a new home, etc all. If it continues she'll do some testing.
I also got to see the attack-dog side of the little ankle biter while were there, lol. She was ready trying to hop outta my arms and wanted a piece of a big dog. It was the funniest thing.