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Have a 1 year old retriever. Has been frequently urinating and straining to pee. Vet orig diagnosed with stones. Today got X-ray - no stones. He’s on amoxicillin still and hills food c/d now and showing no improvement. What should I do/look for? Very nervous.
Updated On March 4th, 2020
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 72 lbs
Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT 44
Licensed Veterinary Technician
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There may be some residual inflammation related to the stones. He may also have urinary crystals which may also be irritating. Dis uss anti-inflammatory or pain medi ation with your veterinary. Having either on board may make Watson more comfortable. A sterile urine sample should be collected and submitted for urinalysis, culture and sensitivity. If he has a UTI, the culture will confirm it. The sensitivity panel will determine the most effective antibiotic to use in treatment. It may be that any potential bacteria are not susceptible to amoxicillin.
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