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I'm New Here, Curious About JRD Fist off, hi! Thanks for letting me join :) I am extremely concerned about my 5 month yorkie, Leo. In the past week or so I have noticed he has been urinating a lot more, his urine is clear (no color) but sometimes it's very very light yellow, he goes a ton at a time and about every 45 minutes-1 hour. He does drink a lot of water as well, I took him to the vet Tuesday and he only looked at him briefly then gave him an antibiotic shot plus gave me oral antibiotics. It has been 48 hours and no change. I am very worried it may be JRD, does anyone have personal experience with this? |
Juvenile Renal Disease Here is one link about this disease although I suspect you have done some research if you are already concerned about JRD. Has your vet done the appropriate testing? And have you talked with her about your concerns that it might be this disease? I am so sorry you are so concerned with a young pup It is such a worry when we feel our dog is not well. |
Thanks for the link I will take a look. Yes, I have done some research and I am taking him back to the vet this afternoon so he can take a peek at him again and I will definately express my concerns today also. Not sure exactly what tests to request though. Thanks for the reply :) |
That the tests etc is in the link I provided. I would procede with the least invasive first. Has any blood work been done yet? Also research some more and see if there through reputable sites recommend that same testing protocols. |
Thanks! I read through the article, it had a lot of helpful info. No bloodwork has been done yet, hopefully today. |
Let us know how it goes. I do so hope that it is something innoculus |
Thanks, we are heading to the vet soon |
Update: Vet wasn't concerned and was just wanting to switch his antibiotic until I showed him pictures of the amounts he was going plus the color since it looks like water. He then changed his mind and wanted to check for juvenile diabetes and kidney issues. I am glad he took blood, but now to wait for the results tomorrow. |
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Ummm. Is this a vet new to you? The reason why I ask is that - I expect vets to give serious consideration to owners concerns. Luckily you had pics to support your concern - how-ever your concern should have been enough. Most especially as you are willing to pay for testing. I do admit though when I first read your post - diabetes was the first thing to spring to my mind And sorry also to say vets should not be prescribing antibioitcs without testing to see if there is a bacterial infection going on...... |
Welcome to YT Hope everything works ok for your lil Yorkie |
Yes this vet is new to us and I will definately be switching! I agree, I hate Leo being on yet another antibiotic plus he had another antibiotic shot today without a urinalysis! The vet said it's much more likely a UTI than anything else....ugh I may wait to start the next antibiotic until results are in tomorrow. Leo doesn't even have a fever Thank you for the welcome :) |
Be sure to stay on top of any possible liver issues. 5 months is the zone for liver shunt to start rearing its ugly head. Having just gone through that, I can pray that it is not a problem for you! |
Oh no sorry you just went through liver shunt issues, can you tell me symptoms of this? |
Hope your little guy is okay. I was going to mention diabetes, but it looks like you're already looking into this... |
Did your vet even do a urinalysis before prescribing, and then wanting to change antibiotics? If a UTI is suspected, I always ask for the sample to be sent to a lab for culture and sensitivity. If bacteria is present the lab will be able to identify it and then run a sensitivity on the bacteria to identify which antibiotics the bacteria will be most susceptible to. My vet will often start an antibiotic after the sample is taken just for some immediate relief, but may change the antibiotic after the sensitivity report comes back. To check for early kidney issues, your vet can also do a urine specific gravity test on the urine right in the office. The USG will determine whether your pup is able to concentrate his urine. Diluted urine is usually one of the first signs of kidney disease. Diana |
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