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Sent to Pet Experts August 09, 2006 8:28 p.m.

My 11 year old blue heeler/border collie is leaking very small drips of blood from his penis.He has had epilepsy since the age of 5,and since then has been taking a single 60mg tablet of phenobarbitol at 8 a.m. everyday.This has been sucessful in controlling the epilepsy seisures."Bud" weighs approx.40 lbs.Even at 11 he is very active.Oh..i also give him 1/8th ounce of "Syn-flex" liquid glucosamine daily for the last year.It has worked VERY well for his arthritis.I feed him a total of 2 cups of food a day.(1/2 cup rehydrated NRG dehydrated food with 1/2 cup natures variety beef & barley at 8-9 am(and pheno pill).Around 4pm he gets 1/2 cup Fromm duck and sweet potato kibble.around 9pm he eats his final 1/2 cup natures variety beef along with his 1/8 ounce of synflex.I should mention that i noticed the drips of blood only a few days ago.I thought maybe it was coming from his foot or something,as we live on 6 acres, and he chases the squirrels etc..there is also some barbwire fencing on the property.He sleeps on my bed at night, and the drops of blood do not amount to much.My regular vet is on holidays,and unless it is an emergency, i would rather not take him to a stranger.ANY advice would be greatly appreciated.Sincerely, Dena.

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Age: 11; Male; Breed: australian cattle dog/border c

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nothing..he is NOT happy that i even want to LOOK at his privates!

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August 09, 2006 8:36 p.m. (8 minutes and 5 seconds later)

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Dear Dena,

Your boy has a urinary tract infection, stones or crystals irritating his bladder. He will be prescribed antibiotics and possibly a low as low magnesium diet.

In the meantime you can give him a few drops of unsweetened (only) cranberry juice to lower the PH of his urine.Also a few drops of fish oil on his food to improve kidney function.

As long as he is eating you can wait for the return of your regular DVM. Make sre he drinks a lot of fluids to flush out his kidneys and bladder.

Please let me know how your boy is doing and if you have more questions. I am happy to help.

Very sincerely,

Terri

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Sent August 09, 2006 9:19 p.m. (42 minutes and 19 seconds later)

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Hi Terri.Many thanks for your help.I happen to have dried cranberries in my cupboard right now,and actually Bud likes them.(I give him 3-4 when i think of it)Is this acceptable?I was wondering if perhaps this infection is a result of 6 years of taking phenobarb.I hate that he has to take it,as i assume it will over time damage his liver.My vet is a good guy,tho very old school and i hesitate to find a holistic alternative at this point.IF i ever decide to go holistic,is there any "withdrawl" from stopping or weaning him off phenobarb.Maybe the two have nothing to do with each other.As snacks during the day i give Bud homemade organic baked liver treats that i learned to bake at a holistic dog bakery i worked at.Is this maybe TOO much protein?WHY do dogs get urinary infections?Sincerely,Dena.

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August 10, 2006 12:17 a.m. (2 hours and 58 minutes later)

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