Reocurring UTI. Help!
She is acting normal, no fever ( yet - last time it spiked to 105)...eating normal, playing, etc. But licking a bit around vagina... The Doc left a message with my dad as I was at work so I haven't personally spoken to him yet. I called but the office was closed by the time I got home...I will call tomorrow but...what are they looking for? Anybody have any idea???? |
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I cant tell you what the problem is, but I think I know what they are looking for... My Abby is going through the same sort of testing for the same reasons  What our vet had suspected was a mass (growth) somewhere in the tract or bladder that could be trapping bacteria and causing the repleted infections. His other concern was that bacteria could be "hiding" in the bladder lining, and somehow surviving all the rounds of anti-biotics. Neither of these turned out to be explanations for Abby's issues. So...we are on to even more testing, as she has had 4 UTIs this past year  Good luck your poor girls problem!  |
| Bladder stones, tumors or just abnormal anatomy maybe? Panda had a persistent urachus... numerous recurrent UTIs and antibiotics... new infections despite being on antibiotics. One was going to require IV antibiotics if the oral didn't work... it was a more difficult to treat bacteria. It was then we decided something HAD to be done and while repeating a test and doing a dye-contrast study, they asked for permission to do exploratory surgery. FINALLY a diagnosis after several months and a cure. (Her bladder sutures failed though... that was horrid.) But after the surgery to correct it, she never had another UTI (though she continued to have ph problems that have been corrected with a supplement). I'd have to look it up but I think she was just over 2 years old when it was finally diagnosed. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm ... 14&aid=867 Quote: Persistent Urachus: A Urinary Developmental Abnormality in Puppies Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc. Race Foster, DVM The most common developmental abnormality of the puppy bladder is a persistent urachus. In the fetus, the urachus is a tube-like structure, which, by exiting through the umbilical (navel) area, connects the puppy's bladder to the placental tissues. This tube allows fetal urine to exit the fetus and be absorbed into the mother's system for elimination from her body. At the time of birth, the urachus should be closed and non-functional. What are the symptoms? If the urachus fully persists and is open, then urine will leak from the newborn's navel area. If it partially exists, forming a closed tube or 'diverticulum' off from the bladder, then the puppy will experience abnormal bladder emptying. Bacteria frequently invade this diverticulum from inside the bladder causing repeated bladder infections and painful urination. What are the risks? Risks vary depending on the extent of abnormality and the associated urinary infections. All cases are potentially serious, if left untreated. What is the management? Surgery to remove the tube or diverticulum from the bladder surface is required, if a cure is to be expected. Antibiotics will help treat any associated infections. You can pick up ph strips to test the urine at home. Panda's ph would go up when another infection was brewing. Kaytee gets a daily cranberry capsule to control urinary crystals (vet recommended it). Hoping you quickly find a cause/solution. |
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