Buster is still poorly. I've posted a couple of threads about him previously so I'll just summarise everything to date:
Initial symptoms: increased thirst (up to 650mls per day), increased urination (soaked through large litter tray within 12 hours), dribbling urine outside tray, teeth grinding, rumbling stomach.
Initial findings at vets: UTI - E-coli and Streptococcus (urine caught in litter tray and sent to lab). Heavily sedimented but no crystals present. Had 10 days Baytril and Metacam. No improvement, back to vets for X-rays, blood tests and sterile urine sample. No bladder sludge or stones noted on X-ray, some gas noted in GI tract. No evidence of UTI, however lots of calcium carbonate crystals present in urine. EC titre negative. All blood results normal except neutrophil count low (1.4) indicating infection/inflammation somewhere or possibly a problem with immune system. 6 days of another antibiotic (can't remember name, began with M) and Metacam. Commenced Simeticone for gas pain. Again no improvement, incontinence getting worse. Now has developed a wet bottom.
Back to vets today for X-rays with contrast, no structural abnormalities in urethra or bladder, no fractures in spine or legs which have been missed. Starting on Propalin tomorrow to see if that strengthens bladder muscles and stops the dribbling. Remains on a low calcium diet, has the Supreme Urinary Tract Formula pellets and low calcium vegetables. Unlimited meadow or timothy hay. Continuing on pro-c probiotic at least every other day sprinkled on food.
He's still drinking loads, peeing loads and dribbling everywhere. His tummy rumbles very loudly at times and he grinds his teeth when this happens. Has mostly normal sized poos but some small hard ones passed as well most days. His weight has stayed static over the past month, he is a 6 month old dwarf lop weighing 2.1kg.
Anything anyone can think of that has possibly been missed? Any ideas what could be happening? How can I manage his wet bottom when I can't handle him? Also, he has come back from the vets with a very wet, red eye which he is keeping closed. It looks sore. Thanks for reading if you've got this far x
Initial symptoms: increased thirst (up to 650mls per day), increased urination (soaked through large litter tray within 12 hours), dribbling urine outside tray, teeth grinding, rumbling stomach.
Initial findings at vets: UTI - E-coli and Streptococcus (urine caught in litter tray and sent to lab). Heavily sedimented but no crystals present. Had 10 days Baytril and Metacam. No improvement, back to vets for X-rays, blood tests and sterile urine sample. No bladder sludge or stones noted on X-ray, some gas noted in GI tract. No evidence of UTI, however lots of calcium carbonate crystals present in urine. EC titre negative. All blood results normal except neutrophil count low (1.4) indicating infection/inflammation somewhere or possibly a problem with immune system. 6 days of another antibiotic (can't remember name, began with M) and Metacam. Commenced Simeticone for gas pain. Again no improvement, incontinence getting worse. Now has developed a wet bottom.
Back to vets today for X-rays with contrast, no structural abnormalities in urethra or bladder, no fractures in spine or legs which have been missed. Starting on Propalin tomorrow to see if that strengthens bladder muscles and stops the dribbling. Remains on a low calcium diet, has the Supreme Urinary Tract Formula pellets and low calcium vegetables. Unlimited meadow or timothy hay. Continuing on pro-c probiotic at least every other day sprinkled on food.
He's still drinking loads, peeing loads and dribbling everywhere. His tummy rumbles very loudly at times and he grinds his teeth when this happens. Has mostly normal sized poos but some small hard ones passed as well most days. His weight has stayed static over the past month, he is a 6 month old dwarf lop weighing 2.1kg.
Anything anyone can think of that has possibly been missed? Any ideas what could be happening? How can I manage his wet bottom when I can't handle him? Also, he has come back from the vets with a very wet, red eye which he is keeping closed. It looks sore. Thanks for reading if you've got this far x
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