i'm slow to make assumptions about this disease-but this is the 3rd time my dog has stopped leaking when on doxy
the last 2 times he leaked again when i took him off
i think this means something-i think Bb is in his bladder. i know ppl have trouble with it there
my vet doesn't claim to know all there is about lyme anymore-and he agrees i know a lot because of my 30 yr history with it-but he has not heard anything about doxy/bladder
i'd just like to know if others have noticed this
when my dog leaks he gets so distressed-i have macho diapers for him and he is more relaxed when they are on but still...if it means he has an infection that doxy will stop i think maybe he should be on long term or at least longer than the 30 days cuz that isn't getting it---maybe he should maintain on a low dose or something
hope i get some answers
Posted by sapphire101 (Member # 6638) on :
My dog just started doing this. He leaks just a little. I need to take him to the vet to see what's going on. I've just been too sick.
Wish I had an answer for ya..
Sapphire
Posted by onbam (Member # 23758) on :
Be careful around dogs leaking urine; it's infectious if the dogs have it. Also, I remember reading one study stating that Lyme was commonly found in the feces of dogs with diarrhea.
I know my dog sometimes gets into trash cans and consumes klenex--I try never to dispose of anything bloody somewhere where she might be able to eat it.
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
When he first started leaking we tested his urine (i'm sure they don't look for Bb tho)-and he didn't have a bladder infect or bladder stones(they first test for them with blood then confirm with xray or ultrasound )
he has never tested pos for any of those things---but if your dog is leaking i think those are the first things to test for-and easier to tx too-and serious if you dont
if his urine gets bloody you really need to get him to the vet-hope you have a friend to help or something
Posted by sapphire101 (Member # 6638) on :
I have some doxy here left over from my other dog, should I give it to him and see if it gets better?