posted 06-18-2003 10:09 PM         

I noticed the blood in her urine when she messed in the house, several times. It turned out to be a bladder infection, which was treated with antibiotics. She did not require an IV either. But, I was told it was not something that would clear up on its own.

I have to agree what Maisey has said...the only way to know for sure it to bring her to the vet. Try to bring a sample with you too. That will help them diagnosis the problem.

posted 06-19-2003 03:03 AM         

With the kidney stones...it blocked him from being able to release any urine, he was being poisoned by his own urine is my understanding. I had an appointment for him to get his teeth cleaned so when I noticed the symptoms, I put it off knowing he would see the vet in a couple days and he could check it out then. That evening, around midnight, it just came to a head, he wouldn't stop trying to go, he would stand out in the yard with his leg up straining. I could tell he was worse, and hurting. I took him to an emergency clinic where he stayed until AM. We transported him to our vet who then did the surgery. The thing is... the ER clinic who only kept him stable and monitored him, cost us three times what the actual surgery and follow up care did(including having his teeth cleaned!). We would have been so much better off had we just taken him in right away. We have been through this three times with him, the food doesn't seem to do it for him completely. I now have test strips that I test his urine with about every two weeks. I have done some of my own research for my dogs condition, mostly regarding food, I took a good look at what was in the Science Diet prescription food with the help of my vet, and have come up with an alternative food that is of much better quality and has what he needs in it. I am still looking, cause I would like to find a good quality food with what he needs that doesn't have corn...a whole 'nother issue!