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Pawbly | 9 years ago
We Have 2 Male And Neutered Cats, And One Female Spayed Dog. One Of The…

We have 2 male and neutered cats, and one female spayed dog. One of the cats (we aren’t 100% certain which, but are setting up video cameras to determine which) is peeing on the dog beds. It started a year ago and would happen for a couple of weeks, then stop for a few months, start over again, repeat repeat. It happens mostly on the dog’s various beds, but has also happened on plastic shopping bags full of clothes. Comfy, soft things.

We took both cats to the vet when it first started and they didn’t find anything wrong… Just a few tiny crystals that most likely formed because they had to wait 2 days between the samples being taken and being tested, so all three of the vets said they were normal. We are taking them both to the vet again next week to do more testing (or just these guilty one, once we discover which one is doing it).

We have multiple CLEAN litter boxes, both open and closed top. One is even self cleaning after use, and my husband empties the others very frequently and cleans/washes them evey week. They have various bathroom and liter options, so I’m sure that’s not the problem.

We have tried cleaning the dog beds with all the appropriate cat urine cleaning solutions, but the second time we threw them all out and bought new ones. We did that the third time too. Now our poor dog has no beds until we solve the problem.

The dog is not a fan of the cats. She growls at them a lot, and is very protective of her food, “spaces,” toys, and bed. The cats don’t seem to mind at all, and act as though she’s not there, although I know sometimes cats don’t show when they are stressed. We know this is an issue, but she has been this way her while life. We not getting rid of the dog to solve the problem, not an option.

We of course will do all the tests at the vet (and do any surgery, take any medicine, or perform any procedure he needs), but we are worried that the poor cat is doing this due to a behavioral or dominance problem. If this is the case, does anyone have any recommendations about how to change his behavior? We will not be putting him in a shelter, we will not be re-homing him (unless we discover that he needs to be in a single pet home, in which case I will be heart broken but we will find him the perfect family), and no way in hell will we be putting him down. We will keep him even if he pees on my favorite rug or couch or carpet every 2 days. But I would obviously prefer if that weren’t the case… We have a baby coming in 6 months and I am hoping we have the issue mostly dealt with by then (although I realize long term behavior may take longer than that to change completely). Please help if you can. I feel like I am losing my very hormonal mind.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My 5 Month Puppy Has Been Throwing Up Multiple Times In The Past Couple Weeks…

My 5 month puppy has been throwing up multiple times in the past couple weeks. She starts to breath heavy almost sounding congested and then vomits. It is usually clear fluid sometimes with a slight yellow tint and has full undigested treats. It usually happens at the end of the night.

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  1. Tracey Nash

    So, I’m obviously not an expert, but I can tell you that my 6 month old labrador retriever experienced something similar to this about two weeks ago and it turns out it was because he had (over the course of a couple of weeks we think) been swallowing pieces of a blanket, which caused a stomach/intestinal blockage. After a trip to the vet and a barium study (and about $500) he is fine, but it was scary for a few hours there. Not sure if this helps, but thought I would share. Good luck with your puppy!

  2. Angie Von Hoff

    Thanks! I’m pretty sure that is what happened. Did your vet have to remove the blockage or did it pass on its own?

  3. Tracey Nash

    Thankfully it passed on it’s own! The vet wanted to keep him until it had traveled to his colon (she said the esophagus, stomach and intestines are where they worry about it getting stuck) and then once it’s there, she said we were out of the trouble zone, so we could take him home and wait for him to pass it naturally. It took a couple of days and came out in several different pieces, but eventually was all gone. Really hope everything turns out okay with your puppy!

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Question Is Could He Be Having Urinati G Problems Now Because Of That. I…

My question is could he be having urinati g problems now because of that. I have caught him 3times on 3 different rugs squatting looking like he wants to peepee, so i then go to pick him up to put him in the litterbox and he crys alittle like hes in pain. He use to complain the same way after when i would stop his brother from suckin on him.

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  1. Bonniejean Smith

    Does anyone have any comments or suggestions?

  2. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    I actually had a male kitten that had a sibling suckle on the end of penis and had actually caused an injury to the penis so the male cat could not pee!  It was easily fixed and required some TLC.  Today the cat is fine.

    So take him to a vet ASAP!

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Noticed Yesterday That My Dog Was Limping, And Later Saw That There Is A…

I noticed yesterday that my dog was limping, and later saw that there is a cut on her hind left leg that was bleeding. I gently wiped away the blood, seeing that there is a strip about 5cm long that has no hair, which is where she was bleeding from. Since, she has been constantly licking at the area, and it is obviously painful for her to walk on it, or even when she is resting. The cut itself doesn’t look much like a cut at all, as it isn’t deep or (as far as I can see) indented at all. The only thing which is clear is that there is no hair in this area, and it seems strange to me that the hairless strip is straight, so I don’t think that she caused it herself.

She is a 5 and a half year old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, crossed with (it is assumed) a Labrador – she was found by the RSPCA and they are not 100% certain what she is crossed with.

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  1. Emma Whittaker

    She has never had any kind of surgery. The wound (or whatever you want to call it) only appeared for the first time 2 nights ago, hence why it’s such a shock and why I’m so confused as to what it is.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I’m Pregnant And Currently Out Of Work I Have No Money For The Vets…

I’m pregnant and currently out of work I have no money for the vets right now.. We tried Benadryl doesn’t help.. We have tried over the counter hot spot sprays no help.. We switched his food to a wheat grain and soy free food and I was so happy because he started going away and looking so much better and then it came right back.. He was the runt of his litter non of his other 9 siblings have this I’ve kept in touch with all the owners. (I rescued a pit who was pregnant) I don’t know what to do I feel so bad for him but I’m so broke right now being out of work I’ve had to file bankruptcy. I need help.

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  1. Brittany Schuey

    Thank you so much for your advise.. I found someone who can get him the help he needs.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Dog Just Stands In One Place And Acts Like It Hurts To Move. He’ll…

My dog just stands in one place and acts like it hurts to move. He’ll start panting and had some saliva drip from his mouth. He’s never acted like this before..please help!

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  1. Anonymous

    if your vet isn’t open, i’d be seriously considering going to an emergency vet. 

  2. Ashley Frey

    We don’t have any emergency vet places around here 🙁

  3. Anonymous

    does your vet have an emergency phone number on their answering service?

  4. Ashley Frey

    Not that I know of. I did message one of my friends that works at a vet clinic to see if maybe they have one

  5. Anonymous

    that’s good. i hope he can get in somewhere. good luck.

  6. Ashley Frey

    Thanks! I hope so, he’s really starting to worry me.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Wiener Dog Has Been Dragging Her Rear Legs. It Could Be A Slipped Disc…

My wiener dog has been dragging her rear legs. It could be a slipped disc, but I don’t know what to do.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Im Needing A Small Donation Of $150 To Take My Dog Into An Emergency Vet…

im needing a small donation of $150 to take my dog into an emergency vet clinic. he is peeing blood, vomiting, and is very weak. he is a 7 yr old dog. a duschound. im not in town with him im out of town. im just needing help asap.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My 7 Year Old Duschound Dog. He Is Peeing Blood, Vomiting, Has Rapid Breathing, And…

my 7 year old duschound dog. he is peeing blood, vomiting, has rapid breathing, and is very weak. i cant take him to a vet because i need $150 submission fee to get him into an emergency vet clinic. im just needing some help with either money support or guidance on what to do to help him.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Cat Won’t Stop Peeing On My Gas Stove.

My cat won’t stop peeing on my gas stove.

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