I was at the vet with Otis this morning, for a couple of things. Managed to get a urine sample from him all two teaspoons, and as soon as the vet saw it she said , ah thats got blood in it, so I now have a course of antibiotics for him as its cycstitis. Im not sure how much this is causing him to be unhousetrained, quite a bit I should imagine, so Im going to wait a couple of weeks and see how we get on, without getting a crate. The other thing is I missed a stronghold treatment, I should have given it to him November, and he has what looks like a small patch of mange on his leg. So immediately I got back as instructed he got his stronghold. Maybe he got it from a fox, there are lots about here, think I have some in my garden too. I dont know anything about mange. He is fine in himself, playing and chewing, enjoying his walks, just goes to show how stoic labs are. Looking forward to getting him back to good health, Im sure he will be fine. Just pleased I trusted myself to take him to the vet, as everyone was telling me (not forum people ) that there was nothing wrong. Maggiexx
Re: Vet visit with Otis Glad that you've had that diagnosed I'm sure the cystitis would have been a major factor in the house training hassles.
Re: Vet visit with Otis Its always best to go with your instincts, so pleased that you did and that Otis has got treatment . I agree with Rachael , the infection could be making a massive impact on his tiddle holding abilities , hope its cleared sooon
Re: Vet visit with Otis Glad your vet visit went well, and hope the cystitis clears up quickly now. Clare
Re: Vet visit with Otis Oh gosh,you know yourself how it can make you feel,you will see a great improvement now Maggie when he's finished his meds.good on you for trusting yourself ,get well soon Otis Cronk ;D x
