So, wasn't sure if I should start a new thread but for now I'll stick to this one and hope folks stop by to read. I'm completely changing directions on you.
I received the call from the vet with the lab results and everything is fine except she has a UTI! What I didn't tell you in my original post because I was focused on the weight issue is that the original reason I took her in was she had a little bit of urine leakage a couple of weeks ago and was drinking more water than usual.
I didn't do a search on this but the vet is putting her on antibiotics (I think she mentioned Keflex) for 2 weeks and said that they want to check her 7-10 days after starting the prescription. If everything checks out they will give another 2 weeks of antibiotics. 30 days of antibiotics for a UTI! I think NOT but am hoping to get some feedback. I'll be doing my own research too. That really seems extremely excessive to me.
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A UTI untreated or not completely eliminated could result in permanent kidney damage and death worse case scenario. I do not mess around with dog (or human) UTIs and would follow the vet's advice unless you have a solid medical reason for doing otherwise- not just some stuff you read on-line from someone who is not a vet and isn't treating your dog. Some bacterial strains may take longer to treat. Probiotics will help with side effects.
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It doesn't sound necessarily excessive to me. I would like to read how it was diagnosed. That is, was a culture done? If you don't know what was done, it will say on the invoice.
Also, once the bacteria is identified and the right antibiotic given, yes, a re-check is needed. Recurring UTIs are so often actually never-gone UTIs. A re-check is the only way to avoid this, and to avoid creating a resistant bacteria.
"The antibiotic must be continued until the veterinarian determines that the infection has been cured. If the antibiotic is discontinued too early, the infection can return and can actually be worse than the previous bout. In addition, the bacteria can become a "super bacteria," meaning that the bacteria are now immune to the antibiotic."
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You can always scan and post them if you have a scanner. That's generally how we treat UTIs. They have a high recurrence rate for those that don't finish out the antibiotics and don't come in for rechecks
You can always scan and post them if you have a scanner. That's generally how we treat UTIs. They have a high recurrence rate for those that don't finish out the antibiotics and don't come in for rechecks
Aw, thank you very much to everyone. I'm so glad I asked. I have scanned the lab results but didn't know I could post them. Can you direct me to where to upload the file?
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When you scanned it, what type of file did it save it as? You might be able to use photobucket. I haven't scanned something in a really long time, haha.
Got em! But, now I've confused myself. Can I throw in a few green beans without calculating them into the 30% reduction in food? How much would you say is ok? She weighs 105 now and is getting 17.6 oz of food per day:
8.8 oz RMB
4.4 oz Muscle
1.8 oz Organ
2.6 oz Green Tripe
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