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Post by Diane & Joey on Sept 5, 2013 2:04:37 GMT -7
Hi Everyone, We thought we were home free after the 8 weeks of crate rest post-surgery. Joey was doing so well. He had regained all of his function -- EVERY. BIT -- as we carefully began to wean him from tramadol during week 9. He was still taking the Rimadyl until we ran out during week 10, but he seemed fully recovered from his injury/illness so we felt he was ready. We have been careful not to let him on the stairs anymore (that is forever off limits, we carry him up and down when needed). Even though we have a secluded yard, we have not allowed him out unleashed due to frog season.  Just as he ran out of Rimadyl (coincidence?) Joey began showing signs of urinary incontinence. His bed hasś stayed dry, but when he goes to the door to go out, he has dribbled a squiggly line of urine, seemingly oblivious to it. Once we are outside, he "assumes the position" just fine and pees, but afterwards he walks away again oblivious to the fact he is dribbling a wavy line. During his early recovery, Joey did have a bladder infection identified via culture and treated aggressively. He was later tested to ensure his antibiotic regimen was successful. is Joey having a relapse? If so is it restricted to his bladder or is it going to spread? I realize these are questions for the vet but am hoping to hear from some else who may have had similar experiences. thank you all so much!!
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Marjorie
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Post by Marjorie on Sept 5, 2013 4:46:19 GMT -7
That's a long time to stay on Rimadyl, Val. Usually, an anti-inflammatory is taken for a week and then gradually stopped, along with a decrease in the pain medication, to see if there is still pain. If the pain is gone, then all medication is stopped. Did your vet advise taking both Rimadyl and Tramadol for that long a period of time? Was there ever a time during crate rest when a weaning of the medication was attempted?
Please contact your vet immediately about Joey's bladder incontinence to rule out any type of side effect from the medication. Also bladder infections can often cause dribbling like Joey is experiencing and can be quite serious. So have Joey's urine tested, too.
Please let us know how he does. I hope that it's just a bladder infection that clears up quickly. All the best to you.
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StevieLuv
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Post by StevieLuv on Sept 9, 2013 10:02:16 GMT -7
How is Joey doing? Does he have a bladder infection?? Keep us posted!
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