New to site...just adopted Molly 10yrs
 

Hello Everybody,

My husband and I just adopted a 10yr old Yorkie named Molly. We also have two Cairn terriers, Grace 4yrs and Lily 3yrs. Molly arrived on Friday night and so far everything is working out great. The girls all seem to like each other. Lily and Grace are pretty laid back girls and neither are dominate dogs. They pretty much go with the flow.

Molly is a real sweetheart. We plan to take her to the vet on Tuesday but I am hoping to get some advice in the meantime. She seems to have a few health issues, bad breath and her hips seem to be stiff. The one that is worrying me the most is she urinates ALOT and we just found blood in her urine. It takes her along time to get out the urine. She does not seem to be in any pain. I guess I could wait to hear what the vet says but I am very worried. We are giving her 1/2 a baby aspirin for her hips (i did call the vet and that is what they suggested). Any ideas as to what this can be causing this? Any suggestions?

We love this little girl already with all our hearts. No matter what she is ours forever. When we woke up this am (she was in bed with us) I heard her stirring around so I whispered "molly is that you?" she looked at me for about 5 seconds then took a running leap on my face and just kissing me! That sealed the deal for sure!

I would appreciate any advice. Thanks, Lynn

Hi and Welcome! Molly sounds like she's found the perfect home!

Awe, congrats!!! And welcome to YT!

Welcome to YT!

It sounds like she could have a stone in her bladder or kidney??
I'm sure the vet will check for that.

Congrats and good luck with your new girl:)

Aw, congratulations on your new little gal ... Ozzie is 10, too!!!:)

Sounds like she might have a urinary tract infection or maybe stones as someone else mentioned. Keep us posted on her condition -- and we'd love to see pictures!:)

Welcome to YT, and let me say how nice you two must be to have adopted her. I'm sure the vet will get her in tip top shape for you.

I have no advice on the health issues, other than keep her vet visit.
BUT WELCOME TO YT.
There are lots of people with great advice here and love sharing infor.
Post pics when you can of all your fur babies.

Awww, how sweet ! Welcome to YT you came to the right place for great advice. I hope to see pictures soon of your gang.

Just wanted to say welcome to YT! How wonderful you are to give Molly such a loving home! It doesn't take them long at all to find you heart.

How wonderful for you to provide a home for Molly!! It sounds like she's in just the right place and that she is with the right family :) Congratulations!!
As far as the blood in urine, have her checked out not only for a UTI but also for stones/crystals...

Congraulations on your new yorkie! Can't wait to see pics:p

I guess I can't offer you any advice on the medical side either ....sorry. I hope the vet can help her out.
Bless your heart for taking her in. how did you come to adopt her? Isn't it wonderful when they throw so much love back to you?
Welcome to YT.

Welcome to YT and bless you for giving a 10yr old a loving home.
I love the name Molly, it's my favorite for a girl pup.
I hope the vet can get to the bottom of her problem with meds.
Sounds like a possible UTI. Good luck.

Bless you! The older one's are very, very special! She sounds like a doll. The bad breath can indicate that she needs her teeth cleaned and may have a cavity or more. The urination problem could just be a uti or something more serious. This is something that should be treated immediately. The vet can use a sonogram as well to check to see if any stones are present. The hip problem could be either arthritis or bad hips. In this case, the less jumping the better and the use of puppy stairs should be instituted to eliminate as much stress as possible on the bones. Good luck.