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My Old boy suddenly can’t pee or poo, that’s not good is it?

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GazingAndGrazing · 06/08/2020 12:45

Only started today and I have a vet appt this afternoon.

Google search is scary and I’ve also got the added worry that his is a recent rescue with no insurance yet.

He is approx 10, is there any easy fix and what can it be?

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Pelleas · 06/08/2020 12:50

Try not to panic. It could be any number of things but you won't know until the vet has had a look at him. The good thing is you've picked it up straight away and the sooner these things are caught, the easier the treatment is likely to be.

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GazingAndGrazing · 06/08/2020 12:53

Thank you, I am worried. I know I’ve not had him very long but, he is such a sweetie and obviously struggling

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Pelleas · 06/08/2020 14:00

Crossing fingers the appointment goes well.

Juiceey · 06/08/2020 21:59

How did it go?

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GazingAndGrazing · 06/08/2020 23:44

Injection and antibiotics for UTI, if no better in 48 hours they want to see him again.

He still can’t go and is in discomfort, I’m still up with the patio door open for him to try, he isn’t great, I’m really worried

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Pelleas · 07/08/2020 07:10

It may take a while for the antibiotics to start working - hoping he is soon able to go.

Wolfiefan · 07/08/2020 07:14

Hope the antibiotics help soon. We had a cat with a UTI and he had truly awful symptoms. Recovered fine. Good luck.

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GazingAndGrazing · 07/08/2020 07:21

Morning, he did sleep well, which is good. Still not able to go but I appreciate the tablets need to kick in, bless him.

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Pelleas · 07/08/2020 07:25

I'm glad he had a good night. He may start to go at first in tiny dribs and drabs (that's what happened when one of my cats had a UTI) so keep an eye out for any little damp patches.

SpuriouserAndSpuriouser · 07/08/2020 07:30

Has he not passed any urine at all since yesterday? Does he have a full bladder? I’m no vet, but in humans that would be an emergency and we would be catheterising him as a matter of urgency, not to waiting for the antibiotics to kick in. Did the vet say what you should do if he still wasn’t passing urine today?

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GazingAndGrazing · 07/08/2020 07:47

@SpuriouserAndSpuriouser

Has he not passed any urine at all since yesterday? Does he have a full bladder? I’m no vet, but in humans that would be an emergency and we would be catheterising him as a matter of urgency, not to waiting for the antibiotics to kick in. Did the vet say what you should do if he still wasn’t passing urine today?
Yes, they sad give the injection and tablets 48 hours and if not sorted take him back.

He is dribble wee’ing and drinking lots

He was very uncomfortable last night but seems calmer today so I’m hoping that’s a good sign that it’s not anything more serious.

My daughter has Fowler’s syndrome so I’m well aware of catheterising etc she has to self catheterise on bad days.

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SpuriouserAndSpuriouser · 07/08/2020 09:45

That’s alright then, and yes I agree that if he’s more comfortable that’s a really good sign! I just read the OP and alarm bells started ringing but it sounds like you’ve got it under control. Hope he’s on the mend soon!

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GazingAndGrazing · 07/08/2020 10:27

Thank you, fingers crossed, such a worry!

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GazingAndGrazing · 08/08/2020 08:22

Sad to say, he isn’t getting any better, off his food although poo’ing and drinking lots of water but not able to wee more than a dribble even though his is constantly trying.

I’m going to have to let the rescue and vet know today. Apart from being off his food he is the same adorable sweetie.

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SierraHotel · 08/08/2020 08:28

Oh bless him, I really hope he's ok.
I think it's brilliant that you've given an older dog a new start by the way.

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GazingAndGrazing · 08/08/2020 08:48

Thank you, his owner died, CV-19 and the police found him in the apartment with him Sad I couldn’t say no and he is such an amazing boy.

I can’t help but think it’s not going to end well...

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Pillypocket666 · 08/08/2020 08:51

Wee shame , bless you for taking the old boy in. IME tablets would have kicked in by now. Hope he's OK.

Pelleas · 08/08/2020 09:20

Oh, no Sad. Can you get him back into the vet today?

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GazingAndGrazing · 08/08/2020 11:30

I’ve had a telephone call with the vet nurse and have an appt at 4.30 today.

I think they are going to sedate, scan or ultra, hopefully it’s a kidney stone so he can have a muscle relaxer to help pass it. Worst case is a tumour.

I’m trying to hold it together but the thought of him not being here is horrible.

I’ve told the rescue and asked if they have a vet I can pay a discount rate to but they don’t have anything local and my boy knows our vet and nurses so I’m going to pay for the above and hope for the best.

Keep your fingers crossed for us please.

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Wolfiefan · 08/08/2020 12:29

Wishing you and he the very best of luck.

Pelleas · 08/08/2020 13:57

Everything crossed for you both.

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GazingAndGrazing · 08/08/2020 16:15

We had to take him in early, he deteriorated and I spoke to the rescue vet who said he is a medical emergency .

It’s just a waiting game now although the vet didn’t sound very hopeful seeing as he is an oldie with no history.

Thank you for being here, I really appreciate it

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Wolfiefan · 08/08/2020 17:00

Really hoping for good news for you OP.

Holdingtherope · 08/08/2020 17:05

Really hoping positive news for you all

Lougle · 08/08/2020 17:07

That's a real worry. I hope the vet can sort him out quickly.

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