 Uti ?
Just returned home from ER vet with my girl. She was acting uncomfortable and restless today so I was keeping a close eye on her. She vomited once earlier in the day and she has been drinking more water than normal for the past two days. Tonight she used her potty pad and I noticed pink/bloody urine. She then began acting like she was straining to pee. Took her in to vet right away where they did urinalysis and X-ray. Stones have been ruled out to the best of their ability, but her bladder was empty so they recommend a follow-up X-ray when she is feeling a little better. They can get a clearer picture when the bladder is full. Urinalysis showed blood and elevated WBC but nothing to indicate stones. She was given pain med, meds for bladder spasms, and antibiotic. My question is how long before she should stop straining and how long before urine is a normal color? She seems restless and wants to sleep but I guess the pain/spams are keeping her awake. I hate to see her so uncomfortable and I'm hoping that relief will come soon. Anyone have any experience with UTI? Thanks! |