Some of the more common urinary
tract issues veterinarians see in cats are urinary tract inflammation (also known as cystitisInflammation of the urinary bladder.
Not exact matches
In addition, since some dogs will get urinary
tract infections, and older female dogs often have pre-existing bladder control
issues, it is often worthwhile to have your
veterinarian perform a urine test to look for infection or other causes for abnormal urinations.
Dark faeces may be due to bleeding or due to some dietary change, black faeces would indicate an upper gastrointestinal
tract issue since the blood is digested which may cover foreign bodies, ulcers etc... Feeding small portions of boiled rice and chicken will ensure that the stomach isn't empty and administering Pepcid (famotidine) at a dose of 0.25 mg / lb before meals may reduce acid in the stomach until you visit your
Veterinarian.
If your dog has been diagnosed with urinary
tract or kidney
issues, your
veterinarian might recommend a special diet.
The
veterinarian put her on DES (3 mg two days per week) and her urinary
tract issues cleared up for the most part.
As for the diet, I know budget is a consideration, but you may want to consider consulting with a holistic
veterinarian on formulating a homemade diet specifically formulated to help with and prevent future urinary
tract issues.
Location — This is a VERY difficult area, with plenty of complications, however the wound was just off to the side enough that our
veterinarian (who is one of the best surgeons we have ever seen) was confident that he would be able to repair the damage without causing
issues with the urinary
tract.
Another very common reason for cats to lose their litter box training is for medical
issues (urinary
tract infection, kidney disease, diabetes, etc.) so a trip to your
veterinarian would be a great place to start.