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Oh noooos, I have cystitis.
by admin 
Link: http://www.margsanimals.com
Hi there, Ande here. Yikes, I am in the car, that is not good news. Guess I am headed to the v-e-t. I have been having some trouble with my peeing mechanism. I have to pee all the time and that is not any fun. So off we go.
Well I am home and taking a snooze after my nerve breaking trip to the V.E.T. I have cystitis which is an infection and inflammation of the bladder. It can also be referred to as a urinary tract infection. It occurs more in the ladies since the ladies have a shorter urethra than the guys, so bacteria doesn't have to travel as far to the the bladder. The bacteria that causes bladder infections in dogs usually come from the dog's own intestinal tract.
So I have to take pills three times a day which I don't mind. Then if it doesn't get better, I have to go back so they can steal some blood. But it is already the next morning here, and I think I am already better. At least I haven't had to go out this morning.
So if your doggie has to pee very often or acts uncomfortable while peeing, please take the pooch to the vet because it can become a serious deal if it spreads to the kidneys. My assistant will keep you posted.
09/08/10 07:36:15 am, 
30 comments
Comment from: Reenie [Visitor] · http://mauzziemuses.blogspot.com/
Aww... poor woofie... Hope you get well soon...
Thanks for this post, Marg. It's plenty helpful.
Thanks for this post, Marg. It's plenty helpful.
09/08/10 @ 07:42
Comment from: Fraidy Cats [Visitor] · http://3fraidycats.blogspot.com
Hi Ande, sorry about your trip to the V-E-T but we're glad that you are on the mend. Hope you are all better soon and don't have to go back - have a great day!
-Pip, Smidgen, Minnie
-Pip, Smidgen, Minnie
09/08/10 @ 08:07
Comment from: The Monkeys [Visitor] · http://www.themonkeys.ca/
We are sorry to hear about your cystitis, Ande! Samson has had bouts of interstitial cystitis in the past and it is not comfortable! We're sending purrs that the medication helps you quickly!
09/08/10 @ 08:12
Comment from: madi and mom [Visitor]
Ande oh we are so sorry to read you have the female curse!!!
Seems it is bad for ladies no matter their species!!!
Feel better soon thank goodness you have a very observant Mom.
Madi
Seems it is bad for ladies no matter their species!!!
Feel better soon thank goodness you have a very observant Mom.
Madi
09/08/10 @ 08:25
Comment from: Hannah and Lucy [Visitor] · http://myblogoffurrycreatures.blogspot.com
Ooh Ande we are glad you are feeling much better today. Emma the cat that lived here before us used to get cystitis regularly as she got old and she had stuff from the v-e-t and it took the ouchie away quickly. You'll soon be your lovely self again soon.
09/08/10 @ 08:33
Comment from: Fuzzy Tales [Visitor] · http://keas-fur-family.blogspot.com
Awww, Ande, poor baby. We hope the meds take care of it for good and that you're all better soon. At least it's easier to give a pill to a dog than it is to a cat! LOL!
09/08/10 @ 09:17
Comment from: The Teacher's Pets [Visitor] · http://theteacherspets.blogspot.com
Hello there! Thank you so much for the warning about cystitis and thank you for explaining why girls get cystitis more often the boys do. Sometimes being a girl does not have any benefits but at least you are feeling much better now and at least you won't have to go outdoors so often!
I love posts that talk about real issues and this one hit the spot.
I love posts that talk about real issues and this one hit the spot.
09/08/10 @ 09:52
Comment from: Mishkat [Visitor] · http://mishkathryn.blogspot.com/
Ande, we are so sorry to hear this! We are very glad you are feeling a bit better. Dobby had cystitis once and he says it's quite uncomfortable. Our mom had to give him subcutaneous fluids - it really helped. Our mom says she has had it herself several times and she agrees that it's NO FUN - she's sending you lots of healing thoughts!
Purrs from Franklin, Dobby, Tasha (and mom Katie)
Purrs from Franklin, Dobby, Tasha (and mom Katie)
09/08/10 @ 10:20
Comment from: Brian [Visitor] · http://www.brianshome-me.blogspot.com
Oh Ande, I sure hope you feel all better soon!
09/08/10 @ 10:46
Comment from: The Island Cats [Visitor] · http://island-cats.com
Ande, we're sorry your peeing mechanism isn't working right. But we're glad your assistant took you to the v-e-t where you can get it working right again! We hope you are feeling better real soon!!
09/08/10 @ 11:28
Comment from: Comedy Plus [Visitor] · http://comedyplus.blogspot.com/
Get well soon Ande. I'm sure you will since mom is taking such good care of you. Gentle tummy rubs.
Thanks for the birthday licks.
Have a great day. Big hug to your mom. :)
Thanks for the birthday licks.
Have a great day. Big hug to your mom. :)
09/08/10 @ 11:39
Comment from: anny [Visitor] · http://www.piperkingdom.blogspot.com
Oh poor Ande... hope you are feelin much better now after the pills and the v-e-t don't need to steal your blood. take care now ya!
09/08/10 @ 12:18
Comment from: Daisy [Visitor] · http://daisythecurlycat.blogspot.com/
Poor Ande! I sure do hope you feel much better soon. Potty problems are no fun.
09/08/10 @ 12:47
Comment from: Sparkle [Visitor] · http://www.sparklecat.com
When I hear about urinary tract infections, it's usually one of my kitty friends, so I never thought about it happening with dogs, but of course it does! Feel better, Ande!!
09/08/10 @ 13:40
Comment from: Pricilla [Visitor] · http://pricillaspeaks.blogspot.com
I hope you feel better very soon.
goat hugs
goat hugs
09/08/10 @ 13:53
Comment from: layla [Visitor] · http://blog.laylamorganwilde.com
We know about those nasty bugs at my house, but thank goodness for antibiotics. Feel great soon Ande!
09/08/10 @ 15:14
Comment from: Maggie Mae [Visitor] · http://maggiemaetheboxer.blogspot.com/
I hopes you is feeling betters soon Ande. I will send puppy prayers to youz.
Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae
Woofs and Licks,
Maggie Mae
09/08/10 @ 16:30
Comment from: Ann [Visitor] · http://annssnapeditscrap.blogspot.com
Oh so sorry to hear that Ande. But at least all you have to do is take a couple pills a day. Glad to hear you're already feeling better.
09/08/10 @ 16:32
Comment from: Khyra [Visitor] · http://khyraskhorner.blogspot.com/
Paws khrossed woo will feel better soon!
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
09/08/10 @ 16:44
Comment from: Old Kitty [Visitor] · http://ten-lives-second-chances.blogspot.com/
Oh sweet Ande!! Me and Charlie are so sorry to hear about your cystitis!! :-( We hope you continue to feel better!! You are very good taking your pills - well done you!!!
Big hugs to your lovely assistant too!
take care Ande!!!!
x
09/08/10 @ 19:10
Comment from: BeadedTail [Visitor] · http://beadedtail.blogspot.com
Oh noes Ande! We're sorry you have cystitis and hope you get better very soon! We're sending you purrs and crossing our paws for you!
09/08/10 @ 21:04
Comment from: Lorenza [Visitor] · http://eldiariodelorenza.blogspot.com
Ande!
I hope you are feeling better now!
My mom knows about those cystitis problems!
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
I hope you are feeling better now!
My mom knows about those cystitis problems!
Take care
Kisses and hugs
Lorenza
09/08/10 @ 21:30
Comment from: Pat [Visitor] · http://www.critteralley.blogspot.com
No fun! At least you are on the proper treatment and road to recovery. Hope you feel much better soon!
09/08/10 @ 22:41
Comment from: Fin [Visitor] · http://www.housecatconfidential.com
Purrs and barks that you get better very soon!
09/08/10 @ 23:05
Comment from: Holly and Mom [Visitor] · http://hollydaysandwags.blogspot.com
Oh no! We hope you get better really soon. I have had that problem a couple times and it is not fun. Mom races me to the vet and I'm on pills and then she races me back for more tests. Actually she isn't racing too fast now because of the tickets they are giving out but when I'm sick, she really speeds it up anyway! Please get better soon! Lots of love, Holly and mom
09/08/10 @ 23:09
Comment from: Peggy @Peggy's Pet Place [Visitor] · http://peggyfrezon.blogspot.com
Sorry to hear you had to go to the vet. Feel better real real soon.
09/08/10 @ 23:17
Comment from: rumblepurr [Visitor] · http://rumble-bum.blogspot.com/
Ohhh, my poor friend... I hope you're doing ok. We'll be purring for you.
09/09/10 @ 03:17
Comment from: Jacqueline [Visitor] · http://jacquelinescathouse.blogspot.com
So sorry to hear Ande is sick, hope he feels better soon and those meds clear everything up=UTIs are terrible!...kisses, sweetie...Calle, Halle, Sukki
09/09/10 @ 13:01
Comment from: Cats of Wildcat Woods [Visitor] · http://wildcatwoodscats.blogspot.com
Hope you feel better soon - not fun being sick.
09/09/10 @ 14:34
Comment from: Rebecca [Visitor] · http://catloverssite.info/
Poor Ande, that must feel awful. We hope you feel much better real soon!
Oh...putting some nice raw apple cider vinegar in your water can help with that too!
Oh...putting some nice raw apple cider vinegar in your water can help with that too!
09/09/10 @ 19:15