Jake...

[Lindsey Holt]

Jake woke me up this morning at 4 am because he wouldn't settle down.  He was pacing and panting and wouldn't lay down and settle. I let him out and he did pee send I have him breakfast because I thought his tummy night be upset from being empty.

My husband said he was fine at 7 when he got up and went out potty right away, but otherwise seemed fine.  I checked on him on our camera at 1045 and he was frantically ringing the bell to go outside and pacing again.  My husband raced home and let him out and he ran over to the side to go pee.  There were some drops by the door.  My husband and I are disagreeing about whether to take him in.  Thoughts?

[J and Riley (and Luna)]

Sounds like maybe the start of a UTI?  I'd give him lots of fresh water and take him in tomorrow if things don't improve.  If they get worse at all I'd take him to emergency though.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'd take him to the vet. I'm not a "wait and watch" person. If a dog is so uncomfortable that he can't settle down or rest, is pacing, and is frantic to pee, I'd want him to feel better ASAP. There is some reason for all this, and it's not likely to go away by itself.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I am a wait and see person but in this case i’d agree.

[Connie]

I agree.... that is obvious discomfort. I'd get right to the vet.

[J and Riley (and Luna)]

I hope since she hasn't replied they have gone to the vet if things didn't improve.

[Lindsey Holt]

Sorry for the late follow up.  Other drama going on here too.

We brought him in this morning as they didn't have any openings yesterday and I wanted to go to my regular vet.  She gave us augmentin for a UTI and sent urine for culture.  They took blood just in case and will send it tomorrow if the urine results don't come back clear for infection.  Meanwhile I am starting him on proviable.  He is acting totally fine and eating and pooping great.  Just seeing an increased urgency to go out.