Urinalysis results pg2 #33 Coping with FLOODS!

[chocolatepuppy]

Aww poor Marlin. I hope the vet trip offers some help with the peeing issues.

[Pinot's Mom]

Poor baby! Sounds like hearing/sight loss with a touch of dementia is catching up. The drinking/peeing the vet should be able to pinpoint pretty quickly I would think. Prayers it's easy to cure! Pinot sends kitty kisses (whether appreciated or not).

[Randi]

I'm so sorry to hear Marlin has all these issues. It's not fun for neither of you. It does sound like he is older than what you thought. Hopefully the vet visit will help clear up what is wrong, so he can get help for it.

Give him some scritches from me.

Good thoughts and best of luck!

[pomtzu]

Has your vet ruled out kidney disease? Myndi was showing some of the symptoms that Marlin has when I took her in for a check. I really thought it was diabetes, but her blood sugar couldn't have been more normal. She had been drinking gallons of water, and peeing constantly, but she was diagnosed with kidney disease. She's been on the K/D prescription food ever since, and is doing great on that.
She has weakness in her back legs - when she stands in one spot, all 4 legs quiver and the back legs are more balancing her than supporting her. Surprisingly she doesn't have a problem walking. We never have done long walks - just exercise around the yard - but she gets around okay. First thing in the morning the legs are really bad, and sometimes she will even fall over. I just stand her up and support her for a few seconds, and then she's good to go.
She also is getting a little confused. One day last week she wandered into the family room (which is off limits to pups), and got lost behind the sofa. My son heard her fussing and rescued her.
Of course the problem with the legs and the confusion, is just probably part of being old, as could be the same with Marlin. Myndi is pushing 16 and has been around over a year more than I expected, after how sick she was a year ago.
So for now, I'm just happy that she is content and happy and doing well on her special diet. It really made a world of difference. I hope you can get to the bottom of Marlin's problems and get him on the right track. It's just so darn hard to watch our furkids get old.........

[Taz_Zoee]

Those symptoms sound exactly like my moms RB Min Pin, Kodi. He lived a happy 17 1/2 years.
I hope the vet can help with the flooding issue and at least help him be comfortable for many many more months or even years.

[Karen]

If all else fails, of course diapers would at least contain the floods for the time being. Hopefully the vet can be of some help!

[ToBeEvergreen]

Had a 14 year old greyhound that couldn't hold it in in time to go outside. Eventually, we had her laying down on a doggy pee pad just in case. It's good that you're keepin' him walking, that's really important. Dogs can get bed sores if they don't move around a lot when they're that age. You're doing all that right stuff, hopefully the vet can help you find some solutions.

[Freedom]

Thanks for all the posts. Sometimes it helps just having others listen.

Marlin is definitely fine in himself, thus far! He gets such a HUGE smile on his face come meal time! Offer him a treat and oh my, he's in heaven, lol. So he hasn't changed THAT much! Starvin Marlin is still constantly hoping the Food Fairy made a delivery to his dish, which he checks regularly, just like always.

I've always had to make sure he gets one walk a day, he gets constipated with out it. Makes for some interesting times in rain, snow and cold! Even if none of the others are interested, Marlin has a walk, I've always had to be sure of that, lol.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Poor Marlin. I hope that your vet will be able to make a diagnosis this time so you'll at least know what you're dealing with. I also hope that whatever may be causing this can be treated. It's so hard to watch are furkids age but I'm glad to hear that Marlin is still a happy boy.