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    Pee Problem

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    Sounds like your dog is pu/pd ( p/u-polyuria=excessive urination &p/d=polydipsia -excessive drinking which is most certainly going to lead to accidents in the house. There is quite of list of conditions/diseases that need to be ruled out. Two types of diabetes, cushings disease, urinary tract infection...... You should bring your hound in for an exam-I would bring a first morning urine sample (after an overnight fast).

    If the urinalysis shows any signs of protein I would request a urine protein/creatanine ratio run to check for kidney damage.

    Mystery Illness

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    From what you've posted the known factors are

    (1) partial thickening of pancreas wall, (2) fever, and (3) loss of appetite. Taking these into consideration I did some reading and wonder if she has a pancreatic abcess. The walls of the pancreas become inflamed during a bout of pancreatitis. I don't known, but would this appear as thickening of the wall? Pancreatic abcesses are a complication of pancreatitis. Signs of pancreatic abcesses may include vomiting, depression, abdominal pain loss of appetite, fever, diarrhea, and dehydration.

    Abbey Ate Bag Balm!

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    Poison control???? Nah.

     

    My cats LOVE to lick my hand when I've put bag balm on my fingers! In fact I believe they used to prescribe ingesting Vaseline Petroleum jelly for constipation in cats!

     

    The stuff is made to slather on the udder of a cow. It's not toxic.

    That is not always the case. Some foods become toxic depending on the amount consumed, nutmeg for example. So while it seems bag balm is okay it is always best to err on the side of caution if large amounts of a questionable substance are consumed.

    Hookworms Or Just Tummy Troubles?

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    Yeah, if your vet didn't even bother running a fecal exam, I'd love to know just how he diagnosed a food allergy to soy and wheat...

     

    Food allergies are typically to the protein source, not the grain despite rampant belief that grains are now evil in a canine diet.

    Grains also contain proteins which can cause problems. It doesn't mean that all dog's will have a problem with them, but definitely something to be considering if there is a problem.

     

    http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/gluten-sensitivity-may-be-a-misnomer-for-distinct-illnesses-to-various-wheat-proteins/

    Violet's Dental - Update: U/a Results Post #83

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    Jen, I'm sorry to hear about the problems Violet is having. I found this website, while it is discussing hematuria in humans, to be very informative nevertheless.

    It says that clots are usually indicative of urological problems, but have they checked for proteinuria to test for glomerular infiltration to help rule out nephrotic issues?

     

    http://www.clevelandclinicmeded.com/medicalpubs/diseasemanagement/nephrology/evaluation-of-hematuria/#cesec5

    Urinary Incontinence, Side Effects From Proin

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    DES is different from Proin. I know it has been advised on this forum to stay away from one, but can't remember which one it is.

     

    I found this on Petcarerx regarding Proin. Difficulty urinating can be one of the side effects.

     

    SIDE EFFECTS

     

    The most common side effects noted while administering Phenylpropanolamine are restlessness, irritability, increased heart rate, increased blood pressure, and . Restlessness, weakness, pale gums, , or difficulty in urinating are also reported as occasional side effects in animals being treated with Phenylpropanolamine.

    So. They Ate Godiva.

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    Thanks! Your chart basically says they might crap and puke. I covered our bed, as it's the preferred puking location!

    Beanie would always run for one of the dog beds if she had to puke. I have vinyl floors to make cleanup easier but no she insisted on puking on the beds. If I pushed her away she'd run right back.

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