Sharpeigirl Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Sassy has all the signs of another UTI :-? Constently wanting to go out, and squating & doing very little. ANd her appatite is zero! Even for a nice peice of roast beef. SHe has no intrest.. Back to the vet once again. I really need to find the answers as to why she keeps getting these. I swear this is getting really old, and she can't live on antibiotics her whole life.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackieMaya Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Awww, poor Sassy. I've never had a dog with UTIs, but my mom (who is in a nursing with Alzheimer's) used to get them a lot. I hope the vet can help get her system figured out so that she doesn't continue to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpeigirl Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 This gets very frustrateing. She's fine for a few weeks, then she gets it again. Like one big cycle. :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAmericanPUP Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 if she keeps getting them then she needs to be put on a Cranberry suppliment :) you can get cranberry pills at basically any place that sells pills :lol: like wal-mart or kroger or whatever. i dont know how much she weighs but i'm guessing around 50lbs? give her 3-4 pills, even if she only weighs 30lbs you can still give her 3-4 pills, the cranberry [b]cant[/b] hurt her :D shadow and maggie got UTI's and i didnt even give the anti-biotics, i just gave them 1/8 cup of cranberry juice(the REAL stuff) and 4-5 pills a day with their food for about a week or two and their UTI's cleared right up :D i dont recommend everyone that has a dog with a UTI to not give antibiotics..just stating what worked for me :D if your dog is a really picky eater than i wouldnt recommend the juice because it tastes bad, just give her the pills. but even shadow is rather finicky about her food but she loves food so she gobbled it right up :lol: enough rambling :oops: i seem to be doing that lately :lol: [/b] edited to add: i forgot to mention that the cranberry juice has to be REAL 100% cranberry, you can get it at a health food store :D do NOT give any cranberry juice like ocean spray or whatever other brand, it's not real cranberry and it has way to much sugar. the real cranberry juice is about $8 a bottle but one bottled lasted me about 2 1/2 weeks between 3 dogs :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpeigirl Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 We started her on the cranberry pills. She's doesn't like them. LOL she doesn't like anything strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAmericanPUP Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 well find out what she does like and then crush the cranberry pills up and put it in that......like if she likes yogurt or eggs or whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddysMom Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I have tried cranberry pills mysellf for a recurring UTI and the only brand that worked was CranActin. Dosed big like 4 of them 4 times a day (again that was for a person not a dog...) This almost immediately, and permanently cured an infection that was recurring for years and antibiotics had become ineffective. Also I extend the offer I made to DO for free probiotic supplements ... [url]http://www.edenfoods.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=111353&osCsid=926addc823c7902a0682fec7bcc5e049[/url] I have these 3 pack samples if you want to try. Great human quality probiotic. PM your address if you want to try. I extend this offer to anyone who really feels a need, for themselves, dogs, or loved ones ... "while supplies last" and if you are willing to let me know how it worked for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAmericanPUP Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 what are the probiotics for? what do they help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddysMom Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 [quote name='AllAmericanPUP']what are the probiotics for? what do they help?[/quote] Well, its' pretty complex but I'll give the brief answer ... We (all mammals) have trillions of bacteria living in our guts. To simplify, some are "good" in that they perform vital detox and digestive functions ... these "friendly" bacteria are depleted by antibiotics (and poor eating, aging, alcohol, stress, etc etc) and this imbalance can lead to many health problems as I understand. And so, when we take antibiotics or give them to our dogs it's a great idea to replenish the "friendly" bacteria at the same time. Bifidobacteria, lactibacillus including acidophilus, etc. I will post an article when I can find it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddysMom Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Adding, what this probiotic has noticeably done for me ... and I only take it during travel, when I have been ill, or over-indulging alot :drinking: :oops: ... it makes me regular. In dog terms it makes the stools hard and healthy looking :oops: :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpeigirl Posted August 8, 2005 Author Share Posted August 8, 2005 Well she has it again :-? She's on 600mg of Primor again 3 pills today & 1 1/2 until gone, then another sample needs to be brought in. Wish I could get answers on to why she gets it so much, I'm close to changeing vets for a more straight forward apporach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_Irena Posted August 9, 2005 Share Posted August 9, 2005 poor girl :( can anybody explane to me what is it UTI ? i cant find the meaning in my dectionary :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieMom Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 Okay, I may be a newbie here, but I'd like to jump in here and make a suggestion if I may. Since your pup has recurring UTIs, ask the vet if they would run a culture on a urine specimen. It could be that whatever bacteria is causing the infection is resistant to the antibiotics that are being given and therefore is being knocked down but not out. This would mean 2 things 1.) You are still dealing with the original infection as it hasn't cleared up totally. 2.) The bacteria is building up a resistance to the antibiotics. It's also possible that another branch of antibiotics would be better in treating the infection (Sort of like in people when a penicillan-type drug doesn't work so you're given a sulfa-based one.) You also might try giving some Frosty Paws to her as the yogurt might help. I'd suggest giving it to her before you freeze them so that the ascidophalous (and my spelling stinks on that!!) would be better able to work. Good luck and keep us posted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairn6 Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 [quote name='JackieMaya']Awww, poor Sassy. I've never had a dog with UTIs, but my mom (who is in a nursing with Alzheimer's) used to get them a lot. I hope the vet can help get her system figured out so that she doesn't continue to get them.[/quote] I'm sorry about your mom. My grandmother is in a nursing home with Alzheimers too. How far along is she? Grandma still recognizes us but has a really hard time figuring out where she is and can't follow a conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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