greytdecals Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 This just started about 9pm tonight...he started panting, pacing, barking to go out so we let him out and he acts like he wants to urinate(gets in his urinating position) but nothing is coming out! I've never experienced this with a hound...do we rush him to the emergency Vet, call our after hours emergency Dr.? I hate to rush him anywhere unless I know I absolutely should because he is a foster dog and those medical bills can add up real quick but on the other hand, his well being is very important to us! I love this big guy! I tried squeezing his bladder for him...got experienced at doing that because we had to do it for Alan for 3 weeks or so, but nothing. He is in obvious discomfort. He finally laid down tho as I sit here typing. About 4 or 5 days ago I noticed a yellowish discharge from his hoohoo but it wasn't really bad so we kept on eye on him and it seemed like it got better then this happened tonight. Any advice, suggestions or help would be greyt! I did a search online but found no real helpful information about this. Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I would call the ER clinic and see what they advise. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LovesDoggies Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I think you need to get him to the emergency vet asap. He must have some type of blockage. Stones of some sort? I have had this happen with several cats, quite a few times. It is only a matter of time if he is unable to urinate. He needs to have the blockage removed asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jurishound Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 (edited) Geez, Suzie - I would call too. Of course they will tell you they can't evaluate him unless you bring him in, but at least perhaps they can tell you if it is an emergency or not? Yikes - sounds painful. Good luck. Yikes - I just read this: THIS IS A LIFE-THREATENING CONDITION!!!!!!!!! When a dog, male or female, is unable to urinate, urine quickly accumulates and backs up into the bloodstream. If not treated in a matter of hours, the dog can, and most often will, die. Males are more susceptible to blockage, because of the difference in anatomy from females. Females have a short, relatively straight urethra; males have longer urethras that bend (turn) and narrow in a couple of places. One particular place of concern in males is the os penis, a normal narrowing of the path of the urethra. This is where most blockages occur. ETA: And this: Urinary tract blockage: Straining and crying while posturing to urinate without the production of urine constitutes an emergency. Call the animal hospital immediately regarding and evaluation. Especially in male cats there can be an obstruction of the urethra from minerals or small bladder stones. Without appropriate treatment, your pet can die. Urinary tract problems so not lend themselves well to first aid therapy nor herbal remedies. If you believe your dog or cat is unable to urinate, do not delay... seek veterinary attention immediately. Edited September 21, 2007 by jurishound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Call the Vet. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LovesDoggies Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 http://www.executec.com/urolith.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darlene Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Sending prayers. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdecals Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 I called the Dr. on call at the animal clinic and she said it can more than likely wait till normal hospital hours, altho she can't say for sure because she has to see him...but, because I saw a little bit of dribble on his hoohoo and he's not straining and he's not crying when he's trying and he's been sleeping now for the past 45 minutes since his "episode" then it may just be a urinary tract infection with "some" blockage. If it were totally blocked then there would be nothing coming out of him and he would be in pain. I will take him out once more before I go to bed and see what he does but at this point it's not an emergency...so it seems Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Sending prayers for Sonny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Did he pee yet? Can you give him a beer? Seriously, I"m not kidding. Half a beer to loosen things up if he strained his kidneys will help. Although don't buy Heineken. Toby has let us know he prefers Mich Light. ;-) Hope everything is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meakah Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hopefully he has peed by now. If he hasn't and is in pain/discomfort I would take him to the vet ASAP. This can be VERY painful and the longer it is left the worse the damage is. Please update when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahicks51 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Have you contacted your foster coordinator at the adoption agency? They may have specific recommendations as to what to do. Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 when they have a UTI then will strain because it feels like they have to go when in fact there is nothing there. When Burp had a few UTIs I didn't catch the first day or two, he'd run around and try to pee and then when nothing came out try to poop. Hopefully some antiibiotics will clear him up asap! Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hope he is OK, sounds like urinary retention. Now to find out why. hope it's just a pill curable. Update? Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Either stones/blockage or he could be tied up. Fingers crossed that he's feeling better today. Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sweetgreygirls3 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hey Suzie, I left a message on your phone to get a hold of me ASAP. I can get Sonny into the Vet as soon as I can get him from you. Be sure to have a list of all his meds, Mg's, and how often he has to have them. Thanks, Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hoping Sonny is ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdecals Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Thanks everyone, for your well wishes and advice! It can be scary when you don't know what you are dealing with and it has the potential of being life threatening He peed last night before I went to bed but continued to run around from spot to spot in the yard acting like he still needed to urinate. I have a call into my local vet because our group's vet is 200 miles away from me I am awaiting his return call. He is calm today and acting normal, so far. Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Sounds like a nasty UTI, poor baby. Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Sending prayers for sweet Sonny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lothianjavert Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Thanks everyone, for your well wishes and advice! It can be scary when you don't know what you are dealing with and it has the potential of being life threatening He peed last night before I went to bed but continued to run around from spot to spot in the yard acting like he still needed to urinate. I have a call into my local vet because our group's vet is 200 miles away from me I am awaiting his return call. He is calm today and acting normal, so far. That does sound like a nasty UTI. He'll feel better pretty quickly once he's got some antibiotics. Quote In vino veritasRachael with Rook, missing Sully, Sebau, and Diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nettles Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 This is called tying-up and it is not uncommon in racing greyhounds. One of our boys has the same problem that comes and goes every so often. Most of the racing kennels use a product called K9 Ease and some give beer as someone else mentioned. The problem usually goes away after they have been off the track for a while. How long have you had him? Rich Quote Nicklaus (Okie Nicklaus) 4/1/95- 3/21/07, Alexandra (Noble Mason)7/22/99-6/27/11, Tsar (Noble Pratt)7/22/99-11/25/10, Tully (Noble Tully) 7/22/99- 11-3-06, Sunny (Primary Buddy)6/7/08-3/16/12 Sasha ( Rooftop Silvey ), Screamer (Rooftop Screamer), Gil's Chico (Chico), JD Rip Tide (Remy), Gypsy ( Gypsy Dancer), Foxy (WTD Right Right) Greyhound Alliance: www.greyhoundalliance.org Sunburst Project: www.sunburstproject.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytdecals Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 Sonny went to see the vet today and he does have a very nasty UTI...hopefully this clears up with one round of antibiotics. He's such a good boy! I have to get him to eat now...his appetite has been very poor these past 4-5 days. He is down to 82 lbs but can not lose anymore weight. This is called tying-up and it is not uncommon in racing greyhounds. One of our boys has the same problem that comes and goes every so often. Most of the racing kennels use a product called K9 Ease and some give beer as someone else mentioned. The problem usually goes away after they have been off the track for a while. How long have you had him? Rich He has been off the track for over a year now (maybe 14 months) Quote Suzie Collins Owner/Artist Skinny Hound Designs Greyhound decals, magnets and signs. Fur kids: Isabelle and Petey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Sending more prayers for precious Sonny. Come on and eat sweetie. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Feel better soon, sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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