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Collecting piddle
Kavik had a bladder infection as a pup.
Kavik has always been extremely suspicious of those who would attempt to collect his pee. I remember having to hide in a bush while mike walked him on the other side of the bush and try to manuever the pie plate into position amongst the thorns. If Kavik noticed the pie plate he would quickly move away and give us both a look of disgust. He might have called us "perv's" but I am not sure. Over three years later Kavik is having some symptoms again -the leaking isnt' just related to hellos. I called the vet made an appointment and vowed to bring a sample. This time I had a secret weapon. RPDB members had told me to get some sort of stick and a dixie cup. Attach the stick to the dixie cup and voila - a pee catcher with reach. So this morning, I made the pee catcher. The first time i made it, I put the cup on upside down. Doh. Next time I got it right. Then we all go outside. I figured that if it was first pee of the morning it would be a long pee and I would have lots of time to catch some. Out we go into the backyard. Kavik is already looking at me funny for following him to the fence, so he detours. He goes to sniff so I jockey into position. He goes to lift his leg but notices the pee catcher. "PERV!!" he thought, and ran. He stopped halfway across the yard and glared at me. It was then I noticed he was peeing at the same time. Racing over there I managed to capture five drops of pee in my cup. But then he was done and running off yelling GET AWAY FROM ME YOU PERV. So, I take the boys to work, figuring I will give them lots of baited water and then put Kavik on a leash and walk him with the pee catcher. Maybe at work he might not noticed the pee catcher. But turns out Kavik will no longer pee in the presence of the pee catcher. Plan three. My coworker Katy comes outside and greets Kavik in a high pitched voice, which ALWAYS induces pee leaking. I hold his collar, poised ready with my cup. Nothing happens. Not a drop of leakage. But he doesn't notice my pervie behavior and so I hand Katy the leash and we go for a little walk to the nearest telephone pole. He lifts his leg and i put the cup into position. He stops before any fluid comes up. Damn. At least Katy is amused. As we walk him back to the car I notice as we walk he is attempting to sneak a walking pee and I manage to dive underneath with my cup and capture at least 20 more drops before he turns off the faucet. Of course, far more than 20 drops end up on my hand, but at least I got the sample. Took him to the vet, and yes, he has crystals again. Special diet. No treats until the ph goes down. Cranberry extract. And...the best part????? I have to bring in another sample in a week. |
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In article "Child" writes:
Kavik had a bladder infection as a pup. Kavik has always been extremely suspicious of those who would attempt to collect his pee. Why don't you provide your dog with reinforcement when he urinates? Over successive urinations stand closer and closer to him as he urinates. In this way, you will be able to stand next to him to catch his urine. Also, you don't need something as big as a pie plate to catch urine. --Marshall |
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In article "Child" writes:
Kavik had a bladder infection as a pup. Kavik has always been extremely suspicious of those who would attempt to collect his pee. Why don't you provide your dog with reinforcement when he urinates? Over successive urinations stand closer and closer to him as he urinates. In this way, you will be able to stand next to him to catch his urine. Also, you don't need something as big as a pie plate to catch urine. --Marshall |
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In article "Child" writes:
Kavik had a bladder infection as a pup. Kavik has always been extremely suspicious of those who would attempt to collect his pee. Why don't you provide your dog with reinforcement when he urinates? Over successive urinations stand closer and closer to him as he urinates. In this way, you will be able to stand next to him to catch his urine. Also, you don't need something as big as a pie plate to catch urine. --Marshall |
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"Child" wrote in
: Took him to the vet, and yes, he has crystals again. Special diet. No treats until the ph goes down. Cranberry extract. And...the best part????? I have to bring in another sample in a week. Oh that's too funny, Beth! I wish you luck in obtaining your next sample, and hope the crystals resolve themselves quickly! -- -Abby Pems, Aussie, and a Pug ****Remove shoes to reply**** |
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"Child" wrote in
: Took him to the vet, and yes, he has crystals again. Special diet. No treats until the ph goes down. Cranberry extract. And...the best part????? I have to bring in another sample in a week. Oh that's too funny, Beth! I wish you luck in obtaining your next sample, and hope the crystals resolve themselves quickly! -- -Abby Pems, Aussie, and a Pug ****Remove shoes to reply**** |
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"Child" wrote in
: Took him to the vet, and yes, he has crystals again. Special diet. No treats until the ph goes down. Cranberry extract. And...the best part????? I have to bring in another sample in a week. Oh that's too funny, Beth! I wish you luck in obtaining your next sample, and hope the crystals resolve themselves quickly! -- -Abby Pems, Aussie, and a Pug ****Remove shoes to reply**** |
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"Marshall Dermer" wrote in message ... In article "Child" writes: Kavik had a bladder infection as a pup. Kavik has always been extremely suspicious of those who would attempt to collect his pee. Why don't you provide your dog with reinforcement when he urinates? Over successive urinations stand closer and closer to him as he urinates. In this way, you will be able to stand next to him to catch his urine. Also, you don't need something as big as a pie plate to catch urine. I guess I should, now that it appears we may need to collect the piddle on more frequent occasions. As for the pie plate, the dixie cup doesnt' work either. Maybe a thimble!! |
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"Marshall Dermer" wrote in message ... In article "Child" writes: Kavik had a bladder infection as a pup. Kavik has always been extremely suspicious of those who would attempt to collect his pee. Why don't you provide your dog with reinforcement when he urinates? Over successive urinations stand closer and closer to him as he urinates. In this way, you will be able to stand next to him to catch his urine. Also, you don't need something as big as a pie plate to catch urine. I guess I should, now that it appears we may need to collect the piddle on more frequent occasions. As for the pie plate, the dixie cup doesnt' work either. Maybe a thimble!! |
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"Marshall Dermer" wrote in message ... In article "Child" writes: Kavik had a bladder infection as a pup. Kavik has always been extremely suspicious of those who would attempt to collect his pee. Why don't you provide your dog with reinforcement when he urinates? Over successive urinations stand closer and closer to him as he urinates. In this way, you will be able to stand next to him to catch his urine. Also, you don't need something as big as a pie plate to catch urine. I guess I should, now that it appears we may need to collect the piddle on more frequent occasions. As for the pie plate, the dixie cup doesnt' work either. Maybe a thimble!! |
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