Ummmm....what?

Poor Sake!

Sake started acting super strange earlier today. I've seen him act like a little "scaredy cat" before, but this was exorcist crazy.

First, he had the shakes, seizure-like tremors, moving his extremities in the air while on the couch. Then, he became really calm for a second and then suddenly really restless. Then, he walked kinda funny around the family and dining room and peed on the carpet, which he normally does not do.

So, I took him outside thinking he still needed to pee. Suddenly, infront of our neighbor who was doing yard work with his three dogs, Sake repeatedly started to throw is whole body, head first onto the pavement, head-first with extremities outstreched, basically belly-flopping on the ground.

WTF! With concern, my neighbor asked if I needed help and told me I should see a vet. That behavior was freightening him, and he's a dog trainer.

Jason came home from work early and took him to the vet. After lab work and tests, they diagnosed Sake with a...

Lower Urinary Tract Disease or LUTD: an infection of inflammation of the bladder and/or urethra

Signs and Symptoms of LUTD: urinating in inappropriate locations (YES), frequent or painful urination, strong-smelling urine, excess licking of genital area (YES)

-if untreated can lead to urethral blockage and a build up of waste in the pet's body

Signs and Symptoms of urethral blockage: inability to urinate (POSSIBLY), straining or pain that may resemble constipation (POSSIBLY), depression (POSSIBLY), abd pain, difficulty walking (YES), vomiting (OCCASSIONAL), crying and restlessness (YES)

Diagnosis: based on s/s, exam, urine tests, blood tests and x-rays

Treatment: antibiotics, dietary modifications; in serious cases- urinary catheter, IV treatments, surgery

posted by Gwen @ 11:23 PM