Beckylpa

I know this is not the place to post this but I am having some computer problems (and I mean the user, not the machine!). Lindsay from WAG I have a question for you about DI and I can't get my email to you. Sam's specific gravity was 1.015 on Dece. 11, 2008. How does that sound for an almost four year old male greyhound? You can email me at beckylpa@yahoo.com if you prefer. Thanks! Becky

Our almost four year old male Sam is having similar problems. On December 4 he was no longer able to hold it four to five hours while I was at work. He started urinating in his crate twice a day. We are seeing a specialist on Feb. 3 to have an IVP done and maybe a neurological exam. He is a big water drinker so I have been limiting his water in the morning and at lunch time. Since I started this some days he has been able to hold it for three to four hours. The strange thing is that he can hold it all night, usually 9 hours. We have had numerous blood tests, urinalysis, and xrays done. He had two very serious infections since we got him in July 2008. He also "drips" urine regularly, like he has no idea it is happening. Proin and antibiotics didn't help with the dripping. I will be watching to see how things go for Harry and keeping my fingers crossed for him. My vet is questioning if Sam has ectopic ureter.

My vet is sticking with prescribing Sam Proin three times a day and imipramine two times a day. The urinating every day in his crate started Dece. 4. From June 30 to Dece. 4 he maybe had four accidents in his crate and it is now daily. He does drink a pretty good amount of water, but he does not empty the bowl every time. I also give him water in his crate and most days he does not drink it. I have never heard of using Pepcid. What would that do? Thanks for your input.

My three year old greyhound Sam was diagnosed with Leptospirosis in September 2008. He was on antibiotics until Thanksgiving to get rid of the bacteria. He continues to experience incontinence and he has been urinating in his crate daily. Proin does not help. We also tried a combo of Proin and imipramine with no luck. At times he appears to be in pain. All of his blood and urine tests have been fine. Any ideas, suggestions...my vet is recommending exams by a urologist and neurologist. Thanks for any input. I am a new member and this is my first post.