Guest BradyzMommy Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Penny started having incontinence issues a few days ago so we immediately took her to the vet hoping that it was s simple UTI. The tests came back negative for an infection, but indicated that there is possibly something wrong with her kidney function. We are having additional tests done today to rule out kidney stones and any other really bad stuff. Please keep my spooky girl in your thoughts. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Pretty Penny I hope whatever the Dr finds out about your kidneys can be fixed Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollis Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Oh sweetie. Fingers toes and paws crossed here! Quote My sweet angel Tanner-"Showoffs Magic" 79D-82695. DOB 7/22/99. Gotcha Day 6/20/05. Bridge Day 3/11/10. Big Beautiful Brave Angel Norm-"Showoffs Storm" 89B-83263. DOB 8/16/99. Gotcha Day 3/24/06. Bridge Day 4/20/13. Angel Girl Bree-"Breezy Betty" 201A-93631. DOB 2/05/01. Gotcha Day 5/11/10. Bridge Day 10/07/11. She reached the beach.... Maci-"CF's Owhatanite" 44H-29320. DOB 10/05/04. Gotcha Day 10/11/11. Greta-"Greta's Milam" 90B-54582. DOB 9/17/10. Gotcha Day 11/30/12. Bridge Day 03/30/17. Ben-"P Kay Key Train" 63A-61271. DOB 6/2/13. Gotcha Day 12/26/15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FastDogsOwnMe Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 She is stunningly beautiful! Prayers lifted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BooMooandDoo Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Sending good thoughts for Miss Penny Poo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Hope that it's not serious and can be treated/managed successfully. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Will do. Did they do a culture? What dog food are you feeding? Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Good thoughts coming for Ms Penny. That's how we found out about Coppers kidney issues. Thought it was a UTI. Blood test showed protein in his urine... We did ultrasound and found idiopathic kidney disease and a heart murmur. He took Benazepril to lower the blood pressure in the kidneys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Good thoughts for your Pretty Penny. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BradyzMommy Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 They are doing x-rays, bloodwork, and culture today. We are switching her food to Hills (?). We also have a problem trying to get her to drink enough water. Ugh. Penny is our "problem" child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tricolorhounds Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) They are doing x-rays, bloodwork, and culture today. We are switching her food to Hills (?). We also have a problem trying to get her to drink enough water. Ugh. Penny is our "problem" child. Copper actually liked the Hills K/D Edited May 9, 2012 by tricolorhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) If she rejects the Hill's, you can try the Royal Canin Renal. It comes in Medium Protein or Low, and we've done well with the Medium. Prayers for you and your pretty Penny! ETA: Our vet doesn't carry it, but we got a script to use at another vet who does. Edited May 10, 2012 by greyhead 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...
tbhounds Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) They are doing x-rays, bloodwork, and culture today. We are switching her food to Hills (?). We also have a problem trying to get her to drink enough water. Ugh. Penny is our "problem" child. I find this a bit odd- usually with renal disease ( not pln) you would see an increase in water consumption. What were the renal enzyme values? Do you know the specific gravity of the urine? And finally, is your vet aware of the "norms" in Ghs and how Ghs differ from breeds? Edited to add-- Penny is beautiful! Edited May 10, 2012 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 They are doing x-rays, bloodwork, and culture today. We are switching her food to Hills (?). We also have a problem trying to get her to drink enough water. Ugh. Penny is our "problem" child. If she likes the kibble try adding water to it when you feed her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BradyzMommy Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 We are still waiting on bloowork and a culture on her urine (and maybe another test). I was so stressed last night....didnt sleep well. The x-ray didnt show any stones in her kidneys so thats good. Our vets is trying to rule out everything is could possibly be. His is grey savvy and is aware of the differences between GH's and other breeds. I am so worried about my baby girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 she is lovely! sending many prayers for Penny! :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Sending prayers and good thoughts for pretty Penny. I have another one who loves the Hills K/D. Especially the canned. I now add water to the kibble to be sure she is getting more. She's always been a good drinker but I like to be doubly sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 She is beautiful. This link has so much information it can be overwhelming, but I've found it helpful for explanations, links to current research, and home diet ideas: Dogaware kidney Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Good thoughts for Penny. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BradyzMommy Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I am hoping to get the final results from all of the tests, including bloodwork. In the meantime, Penny is really enjoying the change in her food. We are now feeding her Royal Canin and she loves it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Very good! Hope the results come back soon too. 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 BradyzMommy Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 It looks like the problem is her thyroid. We are keeping her on the new diet, upping her thyroid meds and re-checking in a month. Thank you for all of the good thoughts and suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Confused here- her thyroid value is responsible for her incontinence?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJNg Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I'm confused too... I thought the original concern was her kidneys. Did the bloodwork rule that out? Was her new diet a prescription food for kidney disease, or just a different over-the-counter food? It also sounds like she's already been on thyroid supplement (since you mentioned "upping her thyroid meds")? Was she originally diagnosed with a full thyroid panel, and what clinical signs of hypothyroidism was she showing? Quote Jennifer & Willow (Wilma Waggle), Wiki (Wiki Hard Ten), Carter (Let's Get It On), Ollie (whippet), Gracie (whippet x), & Terra (whippet) + Just Saying + Just Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 (edited) Confused here- her thyroid value is responsible for her incontinence?? I'm not sure if it would be the same for canines, but hyperthyroidism is one of the contributing causes of urge incontinence in women. If this is the case though it would seem that increasing the dosage of thyroid meds, thereby pushing him to a more hyperthyroid level would exacerbate the incontinence issue. Thought of this after I posted. If she was incorrectly diagnosed as hypothyroid putting her on thyroid supplementation would have driven her to hyperthyroidism which could have possibly led to the incontinence. Edited May 13, 2012 by 4My2Greys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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