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newtoyorkiesguy · 11-16-2012, 10:05 AM

I've browsed this site before and my cousin actually referred me to this site because he was in a very similar situation as well and ended up finding a better home for his yorkie because he was unable to provide the necessary care. I have my own rottweiller and and my fiance has a very small I guess teacup yorkie (3 lbs) which is 5 years old. I love the little guy to death and he pretty much runs the house (kind of funny, 170 pound rotty is afraid of a 3 pound yorkie). since we have lived together he for lack of better words has earned the nickname of "running vet bill". We both have very good jobs and pet insurance so its not like we cant afford it, but im just worried for his overall health.
Previously he had a UTI which lead us to put him on clavomox, which in turn upset his stomach and caused him to loose almost 30% of his body weight and according to the vet put him in a hypoglycemic seizure. once we fixed that issue i followed up by researching every single method to ever avoid this from happening again. I fed him baby food and several other items along with him special food luckily got him up to 3.2 lbs as of last week.
So now over this last weekend after i let him out of the shower for his bath I noticed when he had an accident and there was blood in his urine. Since this dog has almost died several times I took him to the vet and they said it was a bladder infection. He has been on a new antibiotic for a week now, but when i let him out last night and this morning i noticed that there was still a considerable amount of blood in his urine. I trust my vet, but I wanted to see if anyone else has had anything close to this kind of situation.
the only other thing we have changed recently is I have started using belly bands during the day, which have helped tremendously with his accidents. he cant stand the feeling of the wet pad against his belly, which has made him want to go outside.

BlueBelle · 11-16-2012, 12:25 PM

Ugh, hate that. I would definitely let the vet know since we are going into the weekend and normal vets will be closed. Hopefully all will go well.

TxVicki · 11-16-2012, 01:23 PM

Have they done x-ray for Bladder or kidney stones?

newtoyorkiesguy · 11-16-2012, 01:36 PM

no not yet, i brought that up last time when i was at the vet and they didnt think so. considering i have been through a kidney stone myself and had similar symptoms that was my first guess. if it gets any worse im going to assume it most likely is. I have heard that in these cases apple cider vinegar would be good to mix with his food to help, but im not tosure about it. has anyone else heard of that as treatment for a bladder infection.

ladyjane · 11-16-2012, 01:43 PM

I am surprised that your vet did not do xrays with a pup that has continued blood in his urine.
I know you say you like your vet, but honestly, if it were me, at this point I would probably be looking at a second opinion....OR simply asking for a referral to a board certified internist.
As for food, there are prescription foods for pups with urinary issues. Might want to discuss this with the vet.

Verbena · 11-16-2012, 01:47 PM

Hello and welcome. I agree with Ladyjane. I would be looking for a second opinion or internist might be better. This is going on too long. You also don't want to self medicate him until you really know what is wrong. Good luck and please keep us updated.

newtoyorkiesguy · 11-16-2012, 01:57 PM

Ive already called my rotty's vet and she agreed and thinks its a stone. Im taking him in today

ladyjane · 11-16-2012, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by newtoyorkiesguy

Ive already called my rotty's vet and she agreed and thinks its a stone. Im taking him in today

Good! Please keep us updated!

arnolda30 · 11-16-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by newtoyorkiesguy

Ive already called my rotty's vet and she agreed and thinks its a stone. Im taking him in today

I think that's your best course of action. I too was going to suggest a special prescription diet/food for urinary problems.
Good luck and keep us posted.

Verbena · 11-16-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by newtoyorkiesguy

Ive already called my rotty's vet and she agreed and thinks its a stone. Im taking him in today

Wonderful to hear. Good luck. Let us know what the vet says

MandiesMom · 11-18-2012, 08:12 AM

How did it go at the new vet? How's the little one doing now?

cummins · 11-20-2012, 08:15 PM

Good luck with this vet,keep us updated

ladyjane · 11-23-2012, 09:27 AM

Checking in for an update....hope this pup is ok.

Yorkiemom1 · 11-23-2012, 12:50 PM

I have been waiting with baited breath since the 17th to hear an update on your little fella....do we have anything yet??? Or did I miss it somewhere???

11-16-2012, 10:05 AM	#1
newtoyorkiesguy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: aloha Posts: 7	new member and pup with many issues I've browsed this site before and my cousin actually referred me to this site because he was in a very similar situation as well and ended up finding a better home for his yorkie because he was unable to provide the necessary care. I have my own rottweiller and and my fiance has a very small I guess teacup yorkie (3 lbs) which is 5 years old. I love the little guy to death and he pretty much runs the house (kind of funny, 170 pound rotty is afraid of a 3 pound yorkie). since we have lived together he for lack of better words has earned the nickname of "running vet bill". We both have very good jobs and pet insurance so its not like we cant afford it, but im just worried for his overall health. Previously he had a UTI which lead us to put him on clavomox, which in turn upset his stomach and caused him to loose almost 30% of his body weight and according to the vet put him in a hypoglycemic seizure. once we fixed that issue i followed up by researching every single method to ever avoid this from happening again. I fed him baby food and several other items along with him special food luckily got him up to 3.2 lbs as of last week. So now over this last weekend after i let him out of the shower for his bath I noticed when he had an accident and there was blood in his urine. Since this dog has almost died several times I took him to the vet and they said it was a bladder infection. He has been on a new antibiotic for a week now, but when i let him out last night and this morning i noticed that there was still a considerable amount of blood in his urine. I trust my vet, but I wanted to see if anyone else has had anything close to this kind of situation. the only other thing we have changed recently is I have started using belly bands during the day, which have helped tremendously with his accidents. he cant stand the feeling of the wet pad against his belly, which has made him want to go outside.

11-16-2012, 12:25 PM	#2
BlueBelle Donating YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alpharetta, GA, USA Posts: 1,190	Ugh, hate that. I would definitely let the vet know since we are going into the weekend and normal vets will be closed. Hopefully all will go well. __________________ "I do not at all understand the mystery of grace-only that it meets us where we are but does not leave us where it found us"-Anne Lamott

11-16-2012, 01:23 PM	#3
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Have they done x-ray for Bladder or kidney stones? __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE] Last edited by TxVicki; 11-16-2012 at 01:24 PM.

11-16-2012, 01:43 PM	#5
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,469	I am surprised that your vet did not do xrays with a pup that has continued blood in his urine. I know you say you like your vet, but honestly, if it were me, at this point I would probably be looking at a second opinion....OR simply asking for a referral to a board certified internist. As for food, there are prescription foods for pups with urinary issues. Might want to discuss this with the vet. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

11-18-2012, 08:12 AM	#11
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	How did it go at the new vet? How's the little one doing now? __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

11-16-2012, 01:36 PM	#4
newtoyorkiesguy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: aloha Posts: 7	no not yet, i brought that up last time when i was at the vet and they didnt think so. considering i have been through a kidney stone myself and had similar symptoms that was my first guess. if it gets any worse im going to assume it most likely is. I have heard that in these cases apple cider vinegar would be good to mix with his food to help, but im not tosure about it. has anyone else heard of that as treatment for a bladder infection.

11-16-2012, 01:47 PM	#6
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Hello and welcome. I agree with Ladyjane. I would be looking for a second opinion or internist might be better. This is going on too long. You also don't want to self medicate him until you really know what is wrong. Good luck and please keep us updated.

11-16-2012, 01:57 PM	#7
newtoyorkiesguy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: aloha Posts: 7	Ive already called my rotty's vet and she agreed and thinks its a stone. Im taking him in today

11-20-2012, 08:15 PM	#12
cummins YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arcola Il Posts: 554 Blog Entries: 2	Good luck with this vet,keep us updated

11-23-2012, 09:27 AM	#13
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,469	Checking in for an update....hope this pup is ok. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

11-23-2012, 12:50 PM	#14
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	I have been waiting with baited breath since the 17th to hear an update on your little fella....do we have anything yet??? Or did I miss it somewhere???