[Lucky098]

If she were having kidney problems, she shouldn't be urinating as much as you say she is. If she can't move.. Its something to do with either her hips or back..

[lJ.]

She is drinking water still and I think has peed since last night but I'm not sure, and I'm going to try feeding her now by mixing in some cooked scrambled egg in the food which she loves, but only a little- I mean cooked eggs are good for dogs, but she already had a little yesterday. And I got a vet appointment and I can bring her there in almost 3 hours.

[lJ.]

Actually the eggs are bad. What other food could I put a little of in her regular food to help her eat?
Thanks so much.

[Emily94]

You could try cooked hamburger and rice, maybe some bacon, vegetables, anything she likes.

[Cat1864]

She is drinking water still and I think has peed since last night but I'm not sure, and I'm going to try feeding her now by mixing in some cooked scrambled egg in the food which she loves, but only a little- I mean cooked eggs are good for dogs, but she already had a little yesterday. And I got a vet appointment and I can bring her there in almost 3 hours.

When was the last time she had a bowel movement (pooped)? If she isn't wanting to move, I wouldn't worry about feeding her until after the vet visit. If she hasn't gone for awhile, there could be pressure on a sensitive spot from her intestines causing her to not want to move.

Let the vet determine what to feed her and how much and then we can go from there.

[lJ.]

I talked to them a little while ago. She just has 3 more hours. She's sitting outside in the shade right now. She is drinking water, and just ate some of her food, I put a couple little corners of her favorite treat in the food, and she ate the regular food, too. The vet can try to help her later which I am very happy I found them, because I called about 10 vets this morning, some couldn't take her because of their hours, some because they didn't have a opening at that time, and some were closed, etc. But this vet is very good so I am happy. She actually got up and moved to another part of the yard, which in a way is good, because she can move. But when I take her to the car my mother and I will gently, very slowly carry her low to the ground on a comforter, and the drive to the vet is only 11 minutes away.
Thank you all for trying to help!

[tickle]

Actually the eggs are bad. What other food could I put a little of in her regular food to help her eat?
Thanks so much.

IJ, you are worrying far too much which generates some bad decisions because you are anxious to make your dog comfortable. Cat is correct, don't push the food; dogs can go without food for a while and in your dog's case, probably till after the vet makes a decision.

However, I am anxious to hear what the vet declares about your dog's care and the diagnosis.

Good luck my dear

Tick

[lJ.]

Thank you for your input. I am actually relaxed, and was trying to help because she went at least 3 days with no food while I wasn't here [someone was] because she didn't eat. And she ate yesterday, and recently today. But I understand that worrying won't help a situation I know, but I am relaxed, just being cautious of what I do, and how she is. I am trying to make her very comfortable, since she has peed, eaten, and is drinking water, because she is outside, and probably will be for 2 hours, so I'm giving her attention and comfort.

[lJ.]

I cleaned up her pee last night with a towel, and I couldn't find any of her towels, so I used one of mine. How can I wash it so it cleans it extremely well. My mother gave me some advice, but told me since it's dark green not to use bleach.
Thank you all.

[tickle]

I cleaned up her pee last night with a towel, and I couldn't find any of her towels, so I used one of mine. How can I wash it so it cleans it extremely well. My mother gave me some advice, but told me since it's dark green not to use bleach.
Thank you all.

I am afraid even pinesol will not disinfect that towel, IJ, so you had better keep it as one of her towels from now on.

Tick

[lJ.]

Thanks for that information, I'll try to talk to my mom, to figure out what to do. Also she moved again so she walked again in the yard.

[lJ.]

I am washing it with 2 small washclothes that had egg on them, and I'll wash it a second time alone after this. It's in hot water, and on regular wash on medium with detergent. Hopefully this will work, and after I wash it a second time.

[lJ.]

Right now she is sitting outside with her head resting on a small step and I'm going to try to make her as comfortable as I can. What else can I do to help her. My mom will be here in 1 hour and then we will put the comforter under her and bring her to the car and to the vet.
Please give me any advice or tips!
Thank you so much!

[Alty]

I am washing it with 2 small washclothes that had egg on them, and I'll wash it a second time alone after this. It's in hot water, and on regular wash on medium with detergent. Hopefully this will work, and after I wash it a second time.

When one of my dogs has an accident and I have to use one of my towels I just throw in some vinegar. Wash it with just water and vinegar the first wash, and then a second wash with regular detergent. :)

I have a 15 year old lab cross that has the same issues as your dog. With him there are no medical issues, it's just old age. He doesn't lose bladder control normally, but he will pee on himself when he can't get up, which is happening more and more.

He has trouble getting up from a laying down position and going up stairs. I made a little harness for him. It's an old towel that I place under his belly, closer to the back end and that way I can help him get up by lifting his hind quarters. His main problem is with his back legs, so this works with him. If your dog has problems with all four legs just place the towel under the stomach, middle of the stomach, so that the weight is evenly distributed, that way you can lift her so she can get her feet under her. Just hold onto the towel until she's steady. :)

I hope she's okay. This is the sad part of dog ownership, they do get older, and their needs change. She can still have many good years ahead of her with the proper medication, supplements, and care.

We love pictures. Hint, hint. :)

[lJ.]

Thank you so much for telling me that. I'm glad your dog is not sick! Thank you for that tip as well, she has trouble with her back legs and/or hips because she can sit up and lie down but not fully get up [at least in the last 24 hours]- usually she can walk around but has trouble, but lately it got worse. I hope the vet can help her with that. The towel is almost done washing already, but maybe the second time I'll try a little vinegar. 45 minutes! She is laying outside still resting her head on one of my old shirts and I'm comforting her and giving her attention. Then we'll help her onto a comforter and to the car. But I was surprised she got up and walked to a different part of the yard 3 times, because I haven't seen her get up really in the past 24 hours. Thanks again for the tips!

[Alty]

No problem.

Please let us know what the vet says. We tend to worry.

Also, again, pictures, hint, hint, hint. ;) ;)

[lJ.]

I actually don't know how to put a picture up, it looks like I can only insert an image from the internet, but also I don't know if I will. I'm going to go help her now, and my mom will be here in about half an hour which is great! And sure I think the vet is going to do a check-up, check her urine, and maybe bloodwork and shots but I am not sure about those. Is it okay to very slowly put her on the comforter from the ground, not lifting her, but placing body part at a time onto it and then carrying her slowly and carefully low to the ground to the car? Also, how can I cool her down a little, maybe a little ice? Just because it's humid out.
Thanks so much!

[Alty]

If she can't walk to the car than carrying her out on the comforter is fine. I would try the towel under the hips first, see if she can walk by herself. That may be a little less scary for her. But, if the comforter is the only way, try lifting her up a little and sliding it under her.

Is she not supposed to drink anything? Is that why you're asking about the ice? If she's not supposed to drink because of the tests that the doctor is running, than you can always spray her with a bit of water, just to cool her down.

If it's only an 11 minute ride to the vet, I would just get her there and let the vet decide what to do, just to be on the safe side.

Good luck. :)

[lJ.]

She has been drinking today. I meant to cool her down physically from the humid weather, because I noticed she was breathing a little heavily. I wrapped three different ice cubes in paper towel and placed one on her head which I am holding one on her upper back/neck and one on her body which seemed to help cool her down. And yes, she can't walk but I'll use an old shirt to gently lift a part of her up and be very careful and then slowly carry her with my mother. How do you put a picture up?

[tickle]

He has trouble getting up from a laying down position and going up stairs. I made a little harness for him. It's an old towel that I place under his belly, closer to the back end and that way I can help him get up by lifting his hind quarters.

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Yes, that's how my vet moves dogs around outside. I remember her helping Taffy that way after surgery. Good suggestion.

He may find that more comfortable then the 'carrying' idea. It makes him remain independent with his front quarter.

Tick