Sara's Sorda Sick :(

[mary_jsn]

Oh that's wonderful!!!!! I hope she hasn't git anything bad, anyway, i'm sure we can all pray and wish that Sara gets better, and maybe that she hasn't got anything at all!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lbaker]

..and how is our dear this morning? I'm sure she is much better being with her folks...at least I surely pray to Dog she is...

[Gepansy]

She's doing fine this morning.
She still acts a little tired from stress, but my dad got her a new toy to help her feel better!
It's a giant monkey with a rose by it's mouth and says-I Love You
at the bottom of it's stomach.

[mary_jsn]

how sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tatsxxx11]

Good girl, sweet, sweet Sara! And good Dad!! Love and kisses to the recovering patient!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi, Sara ~ Cinder, Smokey, Boots, an Dad sure hope you're starting to feel better!

Dad found this from a British Vet site ~ might help in getting a 'sample', if that is still a problem...

How to Collect a Urine Sample.

Early morning samples are best.
Unusual circumstances will inhibit many dogs from urinating. To overcome this, prior to collecting the sample it is worth taking steps to increase the amount of urine in the bladder, before you try to collect it.

Take the dog out last thing at night at least an hour earlier than normal.

Wait an extra hour in the morning before taking the dog out for its first walk.

Put the dog on a lead, and take it out carrying a suitable container (e.g. A margarine carton or an old plate/bowl). All containers must be scrupulously clean.
After the dog squats or lifts its leg, push the container into the stream of urine, trying not to catch the first few drops. Remove the container from the urine stream before the flow has stopped.

Transfer the urine to a screw-topped container, (most vets will be happy to supply these on request), and fill in the details on the label. Store the sample in the refrigerator if it cannot be taken immediately to the surgery.

Note: Those Brits make it sound so easy!

Please let us all know how you're feeling today.

[lbaker]

..oh Phred, you are just toooo wonderfull. You are so wise beyond your years And how is our dear Sara today?

[Logan]

Oh, Alyssa, I hope Sara is continuing to feel good. I can't remember how old she is, but Scout, who is my parent's dog has the same problem. Scout is about 10 years old, and is spayed. She started her problem when she was staying with me a year or so ago, and my vet put her on a hormone treatment that she takes twice per week. As long as they give her the medication on schedule, she doesn't have any problems. I can't remember what the name of the medication is, but I know it is no longer manufactured, and my vet has found a druggist (pharmacist) who will make up the pills for him, so I get them for Scout and send them to Mom and Dad for Scout. Let me know if you need me to get more info on that medication for you.
And give Sara a big kiss from me.
Logan

[Gepansy]

Sara is still doing just fine today.
She loves her new toy!
I don't know if my mom has got the urine sample yet though.
I will update again to let you know how she is,
Alyssa

[zippy-kat]

Thanks Logan! Sara is 3 or 4 ( I don't remember now! hafta ask Mom!)

Thanks for the uhmm...'kollekting' advice Phred! lol I'll pass it on to Mom--sure am glad I don't hafta do it! lol

I talked to Mom today, she said so far Sara's 'leakiness' has been a one time thing. The 'sample' is suppose to be fresh & Mom's vehicle was in the shop today, so she's gonna try and kollekt tomorrow!

[mary_jsn]

I hope that she is fine. Good Luck and cross your fingers that sara is alright!

[aly]

I'm hoping there's nothing wrong at all with the Sara girl. All fingers and paws here are crossed for her! Keep us updated

[jackiesdaisy1935]

I hope all is well with Sara, we will all keep our fingers and our paws crossed.
Miss Daisy, Perry and Jackie

[tatsxxx11]

The medication Logan speaks of is DES. My vet still carrys it, though it is hard to come by. For the most part, it has now been replaced by the medication phenylpropanolamine, which has been found to be far more effective with fewer adverse side effects. My Cody, who developed this "leaking" problem at age 1 1/2 after spaying, is almost completely "controlled" with a twice daily dose. This drug, historically added to many cold meds., gained notoriety as of late as it was been found to be potentially toxic to humans. This has not been found to be the case in dogs, thankfully. Lots of prayers and well wishes for sweet Sara!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Searching for "DES" (diethylstilbestrol) turned up this...

http://www.marvistavet.com

And (phenylpropanolamine) turned up this...

http://www.marvistavet.com

Hope this helps!