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Emma is leaking...again

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#1 ·
Emma, who is 7 months old, has been on cephalexin and ketoconazole for an ear infection. After 1 week of this treatment, she developed incontinence. There are little droplets of urine, like a trail, following her. This happens on and off throughout the day. She appears unaware this is happening, and does not seem to be in pain.

At the vet visit, a urinalysis was normal, an ultrasound showed no stones and a rectal exam, all normal. Other than this, she appears healthy and happy. The vet is stumped and so am I.

Thinking back, this happened before. When she was 13 weeks old, she was on antibiotics for a GI infection, and developed the same symptoms. The issue resolved itself after a couple of weeks. At that time, we thought she had regressed on her potty training or was too excited.

This is not just puppy excitement or submissive urination. Throughout the day, she has periods when her bottom is wet, and trailing urine.

I am very worried.
 
#136 ·
The waiting has been painful. I tried imagining what I would do in the worst case, the best case, the not-so-bad case. This was driving me crazy. I have stopped researching; stopped thinking about outcomes. I am trying to focus on each and every day.

Today has been a great day, a balmy, sunny 70 degrees in Northern California. We went for a long hike. The dogs got filthy because it had been raining the past week, and they love rolling in filth.

It's great to see her be a happy, mischievous puppy.
 
#138 ·
I just received a call from the vet. Emma's kidney function tests, BUN and Creatinine, are high range normal. :D The phosphorus is slightly elevated. The urine culture is negative for bacteria.

She still has Juvenile Renal Dysplasia, but I am relieved her values are so much better.

Now we go to Davis for her nutritionist appointment.
 
#145 ·
Great news! I am so happy for you and your sweet Emma.
 
#148 ·
Just checking in, hope sweet Emma is doing great.
 
#150 ·
Praying for Emma and hope that everything is going well!!
The past month was wonderful. No infections. No incontinence. Until yesterday. Her most recent urine culture is back. She has another UTI. We are treating her with amoxicillin. We will recheck the urine in 5 days to make sure the antibiotic is working.

But for the past month, she had been a perfectly normal Teenager! We have been attending beginner agility classes and intermediate obedience. She not longer is the star of the class who does everything perfectly. Now, she chooses or not to comply with my request. Sit, Down, Stay are all suggestions to her. I can see it in her face....And at some points she refuses to work at all...Frankly, I love that she is healthy enough to do it.
 
#152 ·
Here is a picture of Emma getting an acupuncture treatment.



She falls asleep.
Such a sweetie. I am glad she is doing great.
 
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