My 2 yr old Mastiff is urinating freequently and has trouble forming a steady stream.?

Question

He has been tested for UTI and Bladder infections in the past but that's not the problem. I think it is stones. Any ideas on how to help him?

Answer 1

This is a great site with discussion of several of the urinary tract problems> http://www.vetinfo.com/dogurinary.html

The one about the Boxer does sound most like your discription.

Answer 2

Tests in the past does not mean that he is OK now so go to the vet again- preferably a different one for a second opinion.

The problem could be prostrate and or stones, my male dog had both problems. The prostate problem primarily caused a flow problem but the stones caused bleeding both in the urine and blood leaking from the penis as well as a nasty infection. Both problems can only be diagnosed by a Vet. The bladder problem needed antibiotics and some sort of ultrasound device to break them up and the prostate had to be operated on.

Answer 3

I agree that if it isn't a UTI or bladder infection that it could be a stone. But UTI's are very common in dogs. Did your vet do a clean-catch urine or catherize him for the sample? It wouldn't hurt to put him on an antibiotic just in case. If this continues, I would definitely get another vet's opinion. Your Mastiff might be hurting if he has a stone or an infection.

Answer 4

Ohh dear yes it most likely at his age to be stones.
He will need an xray (or ultrasound) to see these stones cause it depends how big they are whether you will be able to disolve them with diet (A very low protein diet) or whether they ned to be removed surgically. He will need to be on a diet that aids in preventing these stones for the rest of his life!
This needs to be seen by a vet ASAP and demand an xray of his abdomen (bladder) if it is not offered to you.
Another thing could be his prostate if he has not been castrated, and also especially if there is a female that is in heat around as they get excitted and prostate becomes inlarged and some dogs do not go down and it causes issues. This is esily checked by a vet inserting one finger into anus and feeling the gland. Also can be seen on xray!

Answer 5

The first thing that came to my mind was a kidney problem. I worked for a Pet Insurance company in the past and urinating frequently was a very common problem for pets. When a UTI or Bladder infection was ruled out...many times it ended up being a kidney infection. I did a quick internet search for this sympton and came to a website with pet symptoms. Check out the link I am providing. The best policy is to take your pet to a vet and make sure to get a correct diagnosis. If your vet is not getting you an answer...it is time for a second opinion.

Good Luck and I hope your doggy gets better!

Answer 6

You need to go back to the vet and have more tests done. It could be a number of things. Don't wait. The longer you wait to go the vet and get the problem resolved the worse it will get. My dog had similar symptoms. I spent almost $1000.00 trying to find out what was wrong with him. At first we thought it was a UTI, then kidney failure and finally he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. It can take the vet several tests and a couple of weeks to find out what the problem really is. You can read about all I went through with my dog at http://www.krafx.com/CopperDawg/tcc.html. Good Luck and I hope everything turns out well for your doggy.

Answer 7

you need to have him checked again for uti and bladder infection. if this is not it, or if your vet agrees it's stones, then you will need an x-ray to see how many and the size of the stones. if they are tiny and just 1 or so, then your vet might reccomend a diet change to try and absorb the stones. but normally surgery is required to remove the stones. it's a common surgery and once the stones are removed and analyzed to see what kind they are, you can manage the dog on a special diet. good luck. either way your vet is going to need to see your dog.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

This could definatley be bladder stones! Ask your vet about it right away. It could also be prostate problems. Bladder stones can be a big deal in males. They can obstruct rather quickly with this.

Answer 10

the advice i give you is to take it to the vet and tell them that there is still an issue with your dog and it seems to be continueing i dont know much about that dog or anything for that matter but if there is a problem and you know it... you should get a blood panel ran on ur animal, because it could be tumors in the dogs stomach which are very painful and if one of them were to bust it would be a very painful death. i dont know if you have alot of money so here is alittle advice... if you take your dog to ur towns local spca they charge people who can not really afford the treatments for the animals at a reduced rate.... then the dog is happy and so is ur wallet!

Answer 11

Yes, I believe it has kidney stones, very painful.
Have the vet take x-rays, and you'll know for sure. Stones must be surgically removed, the sooner, the better.