Hey everyone. I used to visit these forums at their old location on occasion, and am glad to have found them again.
I am currently home for the summer with my parents, who have a 65 lb female (largely English Shepherd, we believe) who is displaying some pretty clear symptoms of a UTI or some related problems. We are bringing a urine sample in tomorrow for testing, and if necessary will bring Molly in for a check-up.
At the moment, though, I am wondering if there's anything I can do for her to make her less uncomfortable for the rest of the night. She has managed to avoid peeing in the apartment, aside from just a few accidents, but is clearly experiencing urgency. I also suspect that she's feeling pain, though it's difficult to tell with her. She's more lethargic than normal.
My mother gave her a vitamin C tablet earlier this evening, but do you guys have any other suggestions? Specifically, I am wondering whether Azo has been found safe for use with dogs, since I personally remember it as a life saver when I had a UTI. Is there any knowledge of Azo use in dogs? Otherwise I'd never consider giving it to her.
Thanks in advance!