UTI
Butterscotch, our 9=year old Scottish Terrier started peeing blood about 8:30 p.m. Monday night. We had just got back from a Walgreen's visit and she was waiting at the door with a bit of piddle on the rug. I took her out and saw the blood. She soiled her cushion right after bedtime, so I took her out to our Texas room for the night. It is all tile which makes for easy cleanup. My vet had given me some Clavamox last fall to cover any unexpected problems and I immediately started her on that. She did piddle once during the night, always with blood, but at least she is piddling.
Yesterday she seemed lethargic, but I called my vet and am to continue vigilance (she's not been out of my sight) and the Clavamox. If she can't pee or it gets worse with other symptoms, I will take her in right away. She's not a real active dog anyway, but she is more active today. She made it through the night comfortably and this morning when I took her out, she piddled a big puddle and no visible blood. I think we are on the right track and will continue the constant monitoring. I know stones are a concern, but I would assume there would be visible pain signs. Of concern, of course, is the fact that Scotties have a high incidence of bladder cancers/tumors. She sees her regular vet next month, but I won't hesitate to take her in now if things change.
Dale
Yesterday she seemed lethargic, but I called my vet and am to continue vigilance (she's not been out of my sight) and the Clavamox. If she can't pee or it gets worse with other symptoms, I will take her in right away. She's not a real active dog anyway, but she is more active today. She made it through the night comfortably and this morning when I took her out, she piddled a big puddle and no visible blood. I think we are on the right track and will continue the constant monitoring. I know stones are a concern, but I would assume there would be visible pain signs. Of concern, of course, is the fact that Scotties have a high incidence of bladder cancers/tumors. She sees her regular vet next month, but I won't hesitate to take her in now if things change.
Dale
