nickybunny1
Mama Doe
Just wondering, my Oliver is 7.5 years and sleepla routinely from 9.30am to 5.30 pm roughly each day.
Just wondering, my Oliver is 7.5 years and sleepla routinely from 9.30am to 5.30 pm roughly each day.
I wouldn't be worried in that caseYes he gets up to nibble quite a few times and to pee and poop. He was seen by the vet 6 weeks ago for uti and he had an ear absess too and was given ok for ear but uti diagnosed. He has improved alot regarding uti .
Great calculator Max! 63, no my baby can't be 63!! He is my last born. But reassuring to know more sleeping is normal. Though it appears that discomfort of his uti is gone he still lifting his tail and spotting but his appetite and mood has improve alot. So I will speak to my vet on Tuesday but again brings me back to worrying g if he will need a GA for xray. U know he has been getting fluids so thinking as I said before how can it be sludge but this was his second uti since the start of the year so some thing is causing it perhaps? 6 weeks ago vet said bladder felt ok and no significant amount of sludge in his pee sample. She mentioned last time about increasing fluids to 3 times a week to see if that would help. So I am wondering do I still need to get a urine culture done as still possible infection? Go with more fluids and see if that helps or xray to see if that shows anything??
Thanks Jane, yes I am afraid to rush into an xray if we could try other things first. I will defo take Oliver to see her again this week to examine him again. Thanks you x
Great calculator Max! 63, no my baby can't be 63!! He is my last born. But reassuring to know more sleeping is normal. Though it appears that discomfort of his uti is gone he still lifting his tail and spotting but his appetite and mood has improve alot. So I will speak to my vet on Tuesday but again brings me back to worrying g if he will need a GA for xray. U know he has been getting fluids so thinking as I said before how can it be sludge but this was his second uti since the start of the year so some thing is causing it perhaps? 6 weeks ago vet said bladder felt ok and no significant amount of sludge in his pee sample. She mentioned last time about increasing fluids to 3 times a week to see if that would help. So I am wondering do I still need to get a urine culture done as still possible infection? Go with more fluids and see if that helps or xray to see if that shows anything??
I still remember us bringing him home from the sanctuary at 8 weeks old ! My husband had said the 3 we had were enough and wouldn't allow another but as we drove away he saw my face and he said we may as well turn back as you will only go back next week to get him anyway! So we did We have both loved him dearly ever since. Seems like yesterday. I still have a deep sadness for him being on his own, I know we tried but it doesn't help me feeling saddened by it. But I guess this pee spotting could be causing him more discomfort than I realise and i may in turn be reading his behaviour slightly wrongly. Jo j haven't seen any sludge at all in his urine since we started fluids nearly a year ago. But yes agree that fluids are easy to give, the tiny butterfly needle doesn't seem to bother him and low risk so I will speak to my vet tomorrow and see how he responds.
Hi Max, the butterfly is the name of the very fine butterfly needle that has a little tube attached to make giving the fluida easier. Sorry for confusion! I spoke to my vet and she agreed with fluids every other day to see if that helps things for a few weeks. She said as he had just finished a long course of antibiotics to give him a break. So he has already had his fluids today and I am to continue with daily metacam. I will see how we go, but I feel deep down an xray is needed as he is spotting even more frequently. I forgot to ask about culturing his pee for bacteria if infection is still there. I guess in 2 weeks or perhaps less if we aren't happy then she can check for infection prior to doing a possible xray. I hope this sounds like a good plan.
I use these wee butterflies attached to the syringe, the needle is so fine it penetrays the skin so easily, plus I think it's easier and more comfortable for me and Oliver . I think though I could maybe try using just ghe syringe and a needle actually as long as the needle is thin enough. I will use up my boxes of butterflies though. I just place it in his scruff between his shoulder blades . Oh I'm glad u think it's a good idea, I hope it helps Oliver.
http://esuppliesmedical.co.uk/dispo...utterfly-needles/butterfly-needle-23g-blue-x1