Urinalysis results pg2 #33 Coping with FLOODS!

[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!

[krazyaboutkatz]

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

What she said. I hope everything will go well.

[robinh]

I've got at least one male human and one dog here (and me, of course) who seemed to be confused some days. I look at it this way......I've earned the right to be confused.

My Max before he went had days where he looked so lost when he'd walk into a room. You could see his little brain trying to figure out "why did I come in here?".

As long as Marlin has you, he'll be OK. He trusts you to take care of him during his "senior moments".

[Freedom]

Awww, thanks Robin.

[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.