Urinalysis results pg2 #33 Coping with FLOODS!

[chocolatepuppy]

Still hoping nothing serious for Marlin. Three to the vet at once??? No way would I even try to take my two pups at the same time! RB Lacey and RB Mandy,
I might have managed, but not these two goofballs!

[Freedom]

Lol, I usually take in 3 or more pets at a time, as my vet gives a good discount on the office exam fee for 3 or more.

[pomtzu]

Prayers for Darlin' Marlin - hoping that nothing really serious is going on. Please deliver a big smoochie from me, and of course to the rest of the flock too.

When I had my 3 Lhasas, I took all 3 to the vet at one time if it was for routine visits. It was a real circus - each one wanting to go in a different direction! Now when I take the 2 Fuzzbuttz in at the same time, I carry Myndi and let Sparky stay on the leash. Can't even count the number of times they tripped me when I let both walk!!!

[Freedom]

Got Marlin's blood lab report today. ALL IS FINE! In fact, PERFECT! Not a thing amiss. HOORAY!

Most likely, this is part of his doggie dementia - he forgets he had a drink and drinks some more. I am going to take in a urine sample, for a double check on some things. After that checks out OK, we move to plan C, which is not going to be easy in this household: lift the water bowl at 8 PM nightly. The vet did say, "this is what we do in a one-dog-no-other-pets home."

There is an eye drop we can use which will increase one of the (hormones? enzymes? I forget) which tells his body it needs water, so that will 'shut off' the need to drink. We may get to that in time, too. Drinking as he is, once we finally rule out medical issues, is also going to overwork his organs.

[Pinot's Mom]

So glad the blood results are OK! Good luck with the water thing! Keep us posted.

[robinh]

Phew! That's good news. He's just a senior guy with some memory issues. Seems like I know a lot of those.

[chocolatepuppy]

Great news! Hoping all goes well with your plans for getting Marlin back on track!

[Freedom]

He's just a senior guy with some memory issues. Seems like I know a lot of those.

Now THIS made me laugh out loud! Of course, I've got my Dad here w/ dementia . . . and now Marlin.