[Murphys Dad]

Hi, all! Am definitely in a "if it's not one thing, it's another" mode with Maggie ... she has been scooting on the carpet this weekend. Since she no longer has anal glands, I thought the scooting might be from irriation caused by constant diarrhea but this morning, when I examined her, I noticed that her urethra ("pee-pee") is bright red. I am assuming that she has a urinary tract infection (very common in Cushings' dogs). I will take her into the vet tomorrow but does anyone have any home remedies that I might use tonight to make her more comfortable? I have already tried Dr. Smith's Diaper Rash Cream and warm compresses. Thanks!

 

[Murphys Dad]

Poor Maggie! I wish I had some advice for you Judy. Fortunately I haven't had to deal with a UTI with Jersey and Amber rarely got them. All I can do is offer a cyber hug and belly rubs to Miss Maggie. I hope she's feeling better soon.

 

[Murphys Dad]

Deb -- glad you got some Dr. Smith's -- CVS told me it is being discontinued. I stocked up (50% off)! Aside from barking at me almost all day, Mags doesn't seem anxious -- she has been eating well today. May try the compresses again as she didn't mind them. She is dripping excessively which just increases the inflammation. Have a project in the office in the morning so won't get to the vet until tomorrow afternoon. Hope the vet has some fast-acting antibiotics!

 

[Murphys Dad]

Jamie: What did you put on the inflamed area? I am pretty sure Maggie has a UTI -- she is peeing frequently but just a little bit each time -- not straining, just not much coming out and lots of dripping. No blood on the urine on the pads from during the night.

 

[Murphys Dad]

Well, after today's vet visit, I think Ms. Maggie must be sneaking out to play with the boys! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif Diagnosis: she has a severe case of vaginitis. One more pill (heavy duty antibiotics) added to the regimen and Betagen spray three times a day. Of more concern was a very high level of protein in her urine. Vet is going to run a protein:creatine ratio test -- high levels being indicative of renal disease.
Maggie was a super good girl at the vet's office -- we had to wait a bit and she kept herself busy checking everyone out. Was distressed during the exam but fine after they were all done scrubbing her tush!

 

[Murphys Dad]

Maggie, sweetie, you certainly have more than your share of problems. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif I hope you're feeling better real soon.