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

[GazingAndGrazing]

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?

[goodwinter]

I've got you and your boy in my thoughts, OP ❤️

[Miranda15110]

Really hoping for a good outcome. We've two old girls and I worry about them when something's not right. We've also got a poorly cat just now and have been back and forth to vet. Thinking of you x

[Pelleas]

Sending positive thoughts. You are doing absolutely everything you can for him and no one can do more than that.

[GazingAndGrazing]

Morning, we picked him up 11ish last night straight after his op because he wasn’t coping well without us, very disorientated and keeps trying to wee but the vet removed 7 bladder stones and a full bladder of urine so I suppose it’s a waiting game now.

We are taking him back at 9am for after Care so fingers crossed again.

[Pelleas]

7 bladder stones - no wonder he struggled to wee . Hoping so much that now they're out he will recover quickly!

[GazingAndGrazing]

Yes, I feel better and more positive for him today.

[BiteyShark]

Ouch, poor boy. No wonder he couldn't pee.

Hoping he feels better soon.

[Floralnomad]

Oh poor boy that must have been very painful , hope he gets on ok today . What type of dog is he ?

[GazingAndGrazing]

@Floralnomad

Oh poor boy that must have been very painful , hope he gets on ok today . What type of dog is he ?

He is a staffy

[Floralnomad]

He looks lovely , will he need a special diet to stop the stones reoccurring? He is very lucky to have found you when you consider how many older staffies are in rescue .

[Pelleas]

Aw, what a lovely boy!

[GazingAndGrazing]

Thank you, we are lucky to have crossed paths he is an absolute gem. Not spoken about diet just yet and he is still at the vets! I’m having to sit on my hands to stop calling them.

[LunaFortuna]

He’s a lovely boy ~ hope he’s feeling more comfortable now.

[GazingAndGrazing]

We are home. Its not the normal process for our boy.
Normally when they catheterise a dog they keep them in for a few days to recover but he is old and was very stressed so much so they worried about the pressure on his heart (he ruptured his stitches so they had to re do them and staple) so I’m going do do the vet nurse bit at home for the next 3 days.

And then take him back to remove the catheter.

[Floralnomad]

We will keep our fingers and paws crossed for a non eventful few days for you both . He looks very settled in that picture .

[Pelleas]

If he's happier at home there's no doubt that's the best place for him to recover. The poor lamb looks very calm and resigned in his basket - 'Yes, I'm sure there's a perfectly good reason for all these bits and pieces and I'll just wait here patiently until someone takes them off.'

[GazingAndGrazing]

@Pelleas

If he's happier at home there's no doubt that's the best place for him to recover. The poor lamb looks very calm and resigned in his basket - 'Yes, I'm sure there's a perfectly good reason for all these bits and pieces and I'll just wait here patiently until someone takes them off.'

Ha ha he is just looking at me “ffs what is this all about mum”

He has drank some water which is good and I’ve managed to empty the catheter tube twice without covering us both in wee so that’s a bonus and possibly a new career path

[doodleygirl]

Just want to say what a fab person you are. I hope he recovers well. What a gorgeous boy he is.

[littlealexhorne]

Oh bless him, he looks so sweet in those pictures. You're doing amazingly for him in your new role as nurse, I really hope things improve for him soon.

[Miranda15110]

Glad things are looking up for him 😘

[Wolfiefan]

Hope the next three days go well and he’s soon feeling much better.

[Heaviestdirtyestsoul]

Gorgeous boy ❤ sorry he had to go through all that, wishing him a speedy recovery

[Wincarnis]

He’s lovely, hope he’s feeling better soon

[GazingAndGrazing]

He is certainly much more settled at home with us. We have drained him 3 times and I’m trying to stay awake to do a midnight one.

We have decided to stick with his normal routine, go to bed, take his bed up with us (DH will carry him ouf!) and I believe he will sleep soundly all night, happy and content and then we will start it all again at 6am.

He doesn’t appear to be in pain and hasn’t fussed about the bandages and me messing about “down there” such a good boy.

[Floralnomad]

Sounds like a good plan , hope you all have a peaceful night .