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    Cystocentesis. Second Update, 9/22

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    On 9/17/2023 at 4:00 PM, FiveRoooooers said:

    Punkin's follow-up with a first-catch urine sample showed persistent bacteria. The clinic sent me the lab results which don't seem comprehensive but Ii they were simply checking just for blood/bacteria could that explain the lack of values? Before starting Punkin on another course of abx, they want to do a cystocentesis to be sure that we are on the right track as to the specific bacteria she has. I understand that they'll use an ultrasound to guide the needle to the bladder. What else do I need to know/ask?:

    How painful is it?

    How often does infection occur at the site?

    If Punkin is cooperative, will she need to be anesthetized?

    Since her previous, first dose of abx there have not been any accidents in the house and I haven't seen any blood. I don't believe she is going more frequently nor drinking excessive amounts of water, although she drinks quite a bit and is a dog who is typically warm - are these related? I've been attributing some of her panting to pain that we are trying to address but could it also be that she is warm? Her temp is normal. 

    I am on the fence about the cystocentesis but will do it if we need to. I may also ask for another full blood panel, I know that we ran something prior to her recent dental but can't recall how comprehensive it was. 

    Thank you for any thoughts.

    Update 9/20/23: Punkin was seen this morning for bloodwork and her cystocentesis. It took longer for us to make the appt, get ready, drive to the clinic then wait for our doc than the procedure itself took (5’ !). The culture results should be back in about a week. :rollin

    AnnIE, helpful and supportive as usual 

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    Our (very pregnant) tech was loving on AnnIE and asked what is her name. When I told her Ann-I-E, she looked up slowly and said “Whaaattt??” :lol

     

    Update 9/22:  All Normal :confetti

    Good!

    Help with coat sizing

    in Everything else Greyhound

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    You could write the vendor and tell them how much your dog weighs and take their recommendation.  I see it is returnable if not correct.

    I make coats and in my sizing, your dogs would be about 28-29 inches, depending.  Some dogs are more compact than long.

    I have attached a measuring chart for you to use.  You could pick up a tape measure in the $store, probably.  Don't make it too big.  When your dog squats to poop, the coat will be hanging in his pile.

    Good luck.

     

    Measuring Your Dog.docx

    When your dog pees on the carpet in front of you

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    3 hours ago, FiveRoooooers said:

    Thank you all so much for baknforfing for Punkin. The vet is calling Punkin’s issue a UTI and has dispensed a weeks’ worth of antibiotics :goodluck The girls have a vax appt next week that we’ll keep - it will be good to have Punkin seen again before we drop off a sample in two weeks. Hopefully we can close this medical chapter. 

    Thank you again for the powerful baknforfing and good thots. :bighug

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    Glad its a simple fix.

    Willa has osteo [Update: amp 8/1]

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    2 hours ago, ramonaghan said:

    Excellent baknforfing, everybody! They just called and said they're super happy with how she is doing: she's able to get herself up and hopping around for pottying (unlike Sweep at this point). They said she seemed a little uncomfortable last night so they upped her pain meds and she's much better this morning. And of course she didn't eat for them—we've BTDT. We will pick her up in 4 hours!

    Thank you for being on this ride with us again. :bighug

    Yah!

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