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Bladder infection or kidney problem? I posted earlier about my 16 month old yorkie (3 lbs) who will not potty train, but wanted to get info on a different avenue. I have researched some on bladder infections which can cause frequent urination. At what point should I consider it abnormal potty training issues and more a medical problem? He goes several times during the 8 hours I am at work (in his belly band), and even every 2 hours when I am home. He can hold it for 6-7 hours at night, but some nights he is up 3-5 times...(although this might be me waking him up since i toss and turn). I dont see that he is in pain, or blood...should I be concerned that there should be a bigger cause other then just a stubborn potty trainer? Thanks! |
to add....there are more then enough problems with dogs that I could research w/ these symptoms...so if you have any suggestions of things i should look into let me know. Or just tell me to chill b/c its prob just a potty training issue (since i am making myseof worried). |
It could well be just a potty training issue. Or - you can go ahead and take him to a vet and find out for sure. Did you say that you leave your dog in a belly band while you work. If you do - you shouldn't do that - you don't want your dog wearing a damp belly band for hours. This could irritate his skin easily and cause another problem for you. Plus - you just don't want your dog to walk around for hours with a pee-stained band wrapped around him. My dog wears belly bands often - but they are changed whenever they are only slightly damp. My dog will even come to me and complain if he's wet. Wish he'd do this before he pee's and not after --- right? Good luck! Carol Jean |
In my experience is if you dog has a bladder issue that is medical such as a bladder infection the problem will get worse. My dog went form urinating in the house...which he never did to urinating every 10mins during the day to blood in his urine. He never soiled his crate so he held it at night. He never acted like he was in pain even though he ended up having bladder stones. It does not sound like a medical problem since he has always been doing this. However it would not hurt to check with your vet. |
Well from reading posts on here I think i am just going to have to start putting him in a crate. I will take the belly band off and just clean him everyday if I have to. I just hope its not bad to have one in a crate and the other one walking around (since Asia is trained). |
Evaluation of the Genital and Urinary system. In male dogs look at the sheath of the penis to ensure there is no abnormal discharge. This is more common in intact males, so an easy remedy is to have your dog neutered. In female dogs examine the vulva. A common problem is skin fold infections . These can be treated by washing the skin folds twice daily with an antiseptic such as Hibitane and applying a soothing cream such as Aloe Vera. The urinary system is more difficult to evaluate, but there are some things you can do at home. Signs of a bladder infection are frequently urination, which may have blood and may be painful. There are a number of home remedies for bladder infections, the most effective are Vitamin C and Cranberry juice. The Vitamin C acidifies the urine making it more difficult for the bacteria to grow, as well as dissolving the more common type of crystal, struvite. The Vitamin C dose is 250mg per 20lbs daily. Article from http://www.veterinarysecretsrevealed.com/ |
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