HoneyPoppins Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 My sister and I own a Shih Tzu who is 2 years old. She's been a pain in the butt for 2 years but also a source of love and affection. I just found out this morning that she's been rushed to the vet because my sister saw her urinating blood. I don't know what the cause is but my sister texted me she's in a critical state. I'm hoping it's something we can fix. My biggest fear is that we have to put her down due to this. I'm so anxious right now and I don't know how to deal with this. She's the first pet we didn't have to give away and because of this I never dealt with a pet that's been in such a critical state. I just need some advice or reassurance. I feel like I'm losing a child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeke Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 At the moment, all you can do is hope for the best and hope its just a urinary infection or stones. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endless/Nameless Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 There's not a lot I can say, but I hope your dog will be alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 Did your dog ate chicken bones or something like that? Chicken bones can damage the insides of a dog. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyPoppins Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 20 minutes ago, Nova said: Did your dog ate chicken bones or something like that? Chicken bones can damage the insides of a dog. It was none of that. The vet says it might be a kidney stone or a tumor. No proper diagnosis yet. I'm really hoping it's a kidney stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feelwell Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 My sympathies. Illness with anybody close to you, even a pet can be really hard. Trust in the doctors, and if I'm honest try not to worry too much. Your worrying won't help, but you could be doing productive things instead, stuff to take your mind off of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 I avoid pets because the amount of love you get from them is more than balanced out by massive veterinarian bills and the inevitable death of the pet. Also I hope your doggie turns out to be fine and recovers quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 10 hours ago, HoneyPoppins said: . She's been a pain in the butt for 2 years but also a source of love and affection. This is the most accurate description of raising a shih tzu ive ever heard. I raised one for about...6 or 7 years. Love her and hate her all at the same time. Its a terrible thing when a pet is hurt. And if you do have to put her to sleep (heaven forbid), just know itll be your final act of kindness as her parent/family member. Hoping she recovers. She's got a better chance since she's young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 10 hours ago, 6tails said: Take your dog food to the vet and have them check it over. Plenty of cheap 'health food' stuff for dogs has been malanine-laden crap and it causes this exact symptom. You're thinking pigmenturia and not hematuria, and people might confuse them but the Vet wouldn't.. I should hope. 8 hours ago, HoneyPoppins said: It was none of that. The vet says it might be a kidney stone or a tumor. No proper diagnosis yet. I'm really hoping it's a kidney stone. Yeah, I was about to ask if she's on dialysis which can get pretty darn expensive. Hopefully it's a stone, so they ruled out a UTI and acute kidney failure. Have they done an ultrasound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyPoppins Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 19 hours ago, Ricky said: You're thinking pigmenturia and not hematuria, and people might confuse them but the Vet wouldn't.. I should hope. Yeah, I was about to ask if she's on dialysis which can get pretty darn expensive. Hopefully it's a stone, so they ruled out a UTI and acute kidney failure. Have they done an ultrasound? It turned out to be a bladder stone. The recommended a diet that could help break down the stones. Thankfully she passed the more stubborn stones. Currently she's at the vet for observation. She's on dextrose right now and thankful to say she's more active now. Her urine still has a faint red color to it, but drastic improvement compared to the day we admitted her. I'm just glad she's still playful regardless of the situation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallium Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Glad to know it worked out well, OP. Here's to her lasting for much longer and being a happy little fluffbut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGravitas Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Our old Shih-Tzu (who as since passed on) had a lot of stones too. We were told it's common to the breed. It became so prevalent and problematic, they had to do a surgical bypass allowing him to pee from a slit. People mistook him for a female quite a bit after that, but the hit to his dignity (:V) was well worth the relief from the stones, I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wax Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 My aunt's dog, a black Labrador developed an infection in his paw after falling down the stairs. He was put on antibiotics but they didn't work, and he's still limping everywhere. He's going in for surgery on Monday to have his toe amputated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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