Alot of blood in urine still...on zelaquin I hope someone can give me some insight...we adopted a 3 year old little girl last week and noticed blood in her urine..alot of blood. Took her right to the vet where he did a urinalysis as well as a blood test. I thought that she maybe had a bladder stone since she has had them in the past. Tests came back with a high red cell count in urine, but not alot of white cells. There are NO crystals in the urine. She also eats brown rice, cottage cheese and chicken baby food. This is the diet the former owners where told to feed her because of her previous bladder stones. The vet prescribed 20mg. of zelaquin (sp.?) once daily for 14 days. If that does not help...we will have to do xrays, ultra sound, etc. Well, we are on day 5 of the zelaquin and blood showed up again today after disappearing for 3 days. Should this be happening still? I am soo worried and would appreciate any input. TIA |
If she were mine, I'd go to ultrasound right now 1) because she has had stones before and it's best to check, and 2) xrays are worthless when ammonium urate stones are a possibility which are not uncommon in Yorkies. However, if she just had struvite before, you may be able to go with an xray. Also, while she may need a special diet, the one she is currently on is not balanced and, over time, it could lead to other very serious health problems. |
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Definitely need an ultrasound. Blessings for adopting her. Get her well and have a wonderful life together. ~Joanne~ |
Yes, xrays or ultrasounds will be next. She is on day 5 of the zelaquin. I finally got her drinking by putting water in her food. Now there is only blood at the end of her peeing...like she is straining to get that last bit out, and then the drops of blood. Her urine was originally all dark and bloody..resembling cider. Now it looks normal except for the blood at the very end. Does this sound like it is getting better?? TIA |
Hopefully it is an indication she is improving but I would want the vet to do another check on her. I hope she gets better soon. |
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is this the drug ? Marbofloxacin (Zeniquin®) |
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Yes, that is the drug. As far as the food, I love Natural Balance. My maltese is on the allergy formula. I will definately try the vegetarian for Bitsy. Not as much blood tonight...hopefully there will be none in the AM. I tricked her into drinking a bowl of water by putting it in her food. She is still having lots of accidents in the house though... I know she was supposed to be housebroken, but I am wondering if she is having accidents because of her infection or because she is in a new home? I really appreciate everyone's input. Hopefully this too, shall pass. |
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Just wanted to give you all an update on Bitsy..only a few drops of blood at the end this morning. This afternoon, no blood. It seems after she finishes...she pushes and strains until she sqeezes out a few drops of blood. I guess she still has the feeling that she isn't done yet. She is still peeing everywhere though... Thanks for everyone's input! |
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Sounds like possibly a UTI or Kidney infection could be causing the blood as well, however, I am with everyone else; after all meds have been finished I would ask for a ultrasound/xray just as a precaution. Best wishes... |
Just wanted to give you terrific folks an update on Bitsy. She hasn't had blood in days and she is no longer having accidents in the house. We have decided that we need to feed her 3 smaller meals a day, and put lots of water in her food to get her to drink. Unfortunately, tricking her is the only way to get this girl to drink. :p I switched her to the Natural Balance vegetarian that was suggested as well. She will be on the antibiotic until Monday. So far so good! :) |
That is a great update! Glad to hear that Bitsy is doing so much better!:thumbup: |
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