any suggestions how to get urine sample for vet tonite
Staffy bull only 4 years I am worried
2007-01-22 03:01:51 · 10 answers · asked by miss smidgey 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
female been dressed
2007-01-22 03:19:01 · update #1
Hehehe, I trained my guy to pee in a cup but I digress.
Male- Tape cup on the end of a stick and go for a walk. When the dog pees stick the cup under. You only need a 1/4 cup or so.
Female- Tape a narrow thin tray (pie tray works) to your stick and go for a walk.
If you know the blood is at the beginning or end then aim to collect that urine.
It might take a few tries, my guy held his bladder all day when I first tried this. He just didn't want to share;) You have to out wait them. Don't let them off leash because they will use the chance to pee without being bothered by strange humans.
Don't bend over near the dog it will probably startle them and stop the flow.
2007-01-22 03:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It could just be a UTI so don't worry too much. To collect a sample use something like a butter dish that is clean and dry. When your dog urinates just hold the dish under the stream. Close the lid and keep it refridgerated until you can get it to the vet. If you can't collect a sample, when you take your dog in the veterinarians and technicians can. Good Luck, i hope your dog feels better soon.
2007-01-22 03:07:29 · answer #2 · answered by Stark 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes you certainly should. Blood in the urine is a sign of a bladder infection, usually caused by urine crystals. This is more serious in males than females, as they have longer urethras and can get blocked, which is very serious. Please get him to the vet asap - as with all conditions, this one is easier and cheaper to treat if you catch it early. At the moment it may be treatable with meds and a special diet - if the bladder blocks the dog may need sedation to have it unblocked (some dogs tolerate being catheterised concious, unlike cats and females), but it may require surgery if left for too long. Chalice
2016-05-24 17:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its probably an uti. The vets will find a way for a urine sample.. I hope your dogs gets well soon.
2007-01-22 03:15:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it may just be a slight urinary infection- easy to treat with antibiotics. You can try to hold a cup with a funnel under her, but if that doesn't work, the vet can remove urine and get the sample themselves pretty easily, as long as you don't let her pee right before coming to the vet- they can easily express a full bladder and get a good sample.
2007-01-22 03:06:41 · answer #5 · answered by D 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The vet will use a catheter to get a sample.
2007-01-22 03:05:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
have you spoke to the vet? sounds like an infection (uti) vet will give some antibiotics and pain relief, i would'nt leave it long before you go to the vet, its very painful for your dog, and its not nice.
2007-01-22 04:09:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've just read all your answers.
What a change to have everyone contributing such sensible answers. I've nothing more to add to the advice given.
I'm sure she will be OK.
2007-01-22 05:56:55 · answer #8 · answered by DogDoc 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
she may have touch of cystitis,which is easy to clear up with course of antibiotics,us a pie dish to slide under when she stoops to wee,or just use a syringe,as soon as she wees suck it up in that,
good luck
Wendy
2007-01-22 03:34:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
yep, let the vet do the work. its what hes paid for!
2007-01-22 03:09:14 · answer #10 · answered by Unhinged.... 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋