Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) Poor Spencer - it never ends with him. I noticed yesterday that his urine looked a little dark and he was having controlling himself. This morning he was urinating dark brown urine which freaked me out and then was dripping light blood. Okay so off to the vet he goes right when they opened so I could drop him off. This is the 3rd time he has had a UTI in a close amount of time so the vet sent out his urine for a culture to get to the bottom of the problem. He also x-rayed his bladder to check for bladder stones - no stones thankfully. Spencer is also getting weak in the back end again. It's almost like he can't tell where his back left leg is as he will kick it out a few times like he's looking to put it down but can't feel it. He also will lay down to scratch himself but he's only scratching air as he can't tell he's not touching himself. I just love him so much and I HATE that he has all these problems. So right now he's on Primor until the culture comes back to determine if another course of treatment is needed. So does anyone know what a culture could show? Forgot to add that the vet did a prostate exam on him too. He said neutered males rarely have problems there but it doesn't hurt to double check. All was well apparently. Edited June 23, 2009 by Spencers_Greyt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Oh Spencer, you poor fella. Keeping you in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 A culture will show lots of different bacterias not found in a regular Urine Analysis. This way, you know EXACTLY what to treat, and with what type of medication. Good Luck! Poor Spencer! Send a huge hug to him from us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 If the urine was a sterile catch, the culture should not have anything growing -- if it does, means infection. If something grows they will then check to do what is called a "sensitivity" which will tell them which antibiotics the bacteria doesn't like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TheUnrulyHound Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I hope it is an easy fix poor Spencer, keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 If the urine was a sterile catch, the culture should not have anything growing -- if it does, means infection. If something grows they will then check to do what is called a "sensitivity" which will tell them which antibiotics the bacteria doesn't like. Poor guy sure has had his share! Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 for Spencer they find out what it is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurnerMiller01 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Sending prayers that they get an answer for him and can work this out for him quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Poor Spencer Can you take him for another acupuncture treatment for his back end while you are trying to get a handle on this nasty UTI? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Sending prayers for Spencer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Sending lots of prayers for Spencer!!!! Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Second the accupuncture if you can swing it. Can't hurt and might help. What IS it with dogs named "Spencer"?! Do they all have as much stuff go on as yours and mine? Hugs and scritches to all, Mary Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Sorry to read this. Sending lots of prayers for sweet Spencer. I hope everything comes out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamngrey Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 sorry to hear this. Hope he gets better soon Quote Cassie: Pikes Clara Bell Swoop: My Man Swoop BRIDGE ANGELS Psi:WD'S Aleford 3/17/00-4/25/10 Snowman: Gable Snowman 1/9/96-2/14/08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Keeping Spencer in my Prayers BTW. How is Emmy doing with her Paws ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Keeping Spencer in my Prayers BTW. How is Emmy doing with her Paws ??? Thanks for remembering about Emmy! She's completely back to normal - she is a fast healer. I have a new yard service now and had my gate reinforced so life is good in that respect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytluck Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 How is Spencer doing today? Hope he is feeling a bit better, UTI's really hurt. Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Spencer is doing much better today. Last night though he was very uncomfortable and panting and pacing around. He finally settled down and slept until this morning. His urine isn't dark brown any longer so the meds must be working that fast. I'll post again with results from the urine culture when I get it. Thank you everyone for concern and support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Glad to hear he is feeling better, and Emmy too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 The vet just called me with urine culture results - no crystals but a bunch of e-coli which apparently isn't bad in dogs. Most of the e-coli is resistant to the antibiotic he had prescribed before, sefalexine. But the primor that he prescribed recently should do the trick and clear up this thing once and for all. He said the sefalexine killed off some of the e-coli so that's why Spencer appeared to get better but then would relapse. So all is good in Spencer's world. Now back to worrying about his back leg weakness. The vet said it's degenerative but I always have hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Glad you found out what is wrong with Spencer and hoping that he feels better. As far as his rear legs, maybe after not going to the vet for a while, you can take him for acupuncture, I know he stresses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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