The Dalmatian Diaries Blog

Browser is feeling 100% again. In fact, he was feeling so good today it was the most energetic I think I've ever seen him! He just wanted to run, run, run. His tests at the vet didn't show any problems but they sent him home with a supplement that is supposed to keep the enzymes or good bacteria or whatever it is in our tummies in check. His tummy has been good for a couple of days now and his appetite is back to normal.

Widget, however, isn't doing much better. Her tests showed nothing really - no kidney problems, no bladder infection. The only thing that was "off" was the specific gravity of her urine. The vet(s) didn't suspect it was anything serious though and chalked her incontinence up to hormones. When dogs are spayed they can often have incontinence. Sure, that's possible. But in Widget's case it's not probable. She's only 2 yrs old and spay incontinence usually starts later in life. It also is more common in heavier dogs - which Widget definitely is not. The docs put her on DES (a hormone drug) but it hasn't done a darned thing. So, tomorrow I'm calling them back to see what the next step is. If I don't get a good vibe from their ability to diagnose her I'm going to try a different vet. I've been wanting to switch for a while so it might be a good time. I'd like them to rule out something more serious like diabetes.

I'm adding a few more pictures finally. I have a ton of great ones but I just haven't had much time to edit and upload them.