So, anyone who has a dog/puppy with a protein intolerance? If so, could you tell me the symptoms?

Sorry I can't be any help, but i don't think a 5 month pup should need to go pee every 20 mins

Hope everything goes ok at the vets, you must be really stressed just now (((hugs)))

Yeah fingers crossed

It's hard to look out for these things as every pup is different and do things differently, so don't blame yourself if there is something up.

hopefully shes just taking the mick out you, and likes going out frequently

I really feel for you I know how quickly I get attached to the animals i've had, usually only takes about 5 mins, but i'm sure foxy will be fine xx

There is a condition that pups can get where the bladder is not properly formed and the pup is almost constantly weeing - I don't know much about this as I came across it when I took a pup that was going down to Devon (seven hundred miles) for a vet check the day before she travelled. Anyway, the pup was wet underneath when we got to the vet (she had just peed in her carrier) and he noticed this. So she was tissued off and he did the vet check (very detailed, I was really impressed) and then said that before he could sign her off as perfect he wanted to be sure about the bladder.
The vet gave her a drink of water with a bit of honey in it to encourage her to drink a lot and then we waited while he took other patients - after just over an hour he came out to check her - still dry - and then five minutes after that she circled around and did a big pee right by the reception desk, just as he came out of the surgery. He was really pleased and said she was fine. BUT if she had had the bladder issue it would have been operable when she had grown at about 6-8 months.

So this may be the problem - just a suggestion. Also it could be a learned reaction from when she had the infection and was having to pee very frequently. Have a good talk with the vet.

When my old cats had protein intolerance the main symptom was the weight loss. They would eat but could not digest the food and so always hungry. The low protein diet worked for a few months but the cat was 17 so it gave her a little longer. She's on a high protein diet now (32% is appropriate for a pup) so how is she putting on weight and generally growing? Also, are you restricting her intake of water in any way? Tempting I know if she is widdling constantly but you may be better giving her as much water as possible to dilute the very yellow and smelly urine - concentrated urine can be irritant itself in humans as well as dogs.

But a long chat with the vet and give as much info as you can about her general health.

Bye the way, what breed is she?

Sgurr

Hi Kay,

As you have noticed the colour and the smell since using puppy pads I suggest you try this. Get a clean puppy pad and pour a teacup of fresh water on it. Do you get a smell or discolouration? If you do, that's coming from the pad - I haven't used them so I don't know. But better to be sure the wee is the problem.

Sgurr

Well, you've ruled that one out then and can be sure the problem is the wee.

Sgurr

Hello Kay, how is Foxy?

x

Any news?

Sgurr

I have just seen this thread.

The problem Sguur mentioned is called an ectopic ureta. If you googel you'll find loads of info. It can be the cause of UTI's or can be mistaken for a UTI. It can cause frequent urination or a constant dribble of urine, meaning the dog will smell and the skin at the back end can become burnt.

My friend had a litter of pups and one had an ectopic ureta. Luckily my friend noticed somethign wrong at 3 week sold, as the pups back end was always wet, and the vet initially thought it was a urine infection. The vet did say it is often missed until the puppy is much older. Anyway, pup had tests to confirm and was operated on at about 6-7 months old. Op was successful and puppy is now totally dry and normal.