Vet Visit Today with Lucy and Oscar

[Debb, Lucy & Oscar]

Both dogs needed updates with their vaccinations, but I had separate concerns with both as well. Earlier this week Lucy had been holding her head cocked for about 1-1/2 days, and would shake her head slowly off an on. Her ears looked perfect with no visible signs of infection. Oscar has been drinking a LOT of water the past couple weeks. He's always been a big drinker, but lately he's been finishing his water dish by the end of the day, something he didn't do even in the heat of the Summer. Consequently, he pees a lot as well, and often (every 2 hrs). After today's vet visit it was determined Lucy had a very deep bacterial ear infection and was put on antibiotic drops. Oscar had his urine drawn with a syringe straight from his bladder and the results won't be back until Monday. Its possible he may have either a UTI or diabetes... or nothing at all. Further tests may be needed depending on the outcome of the urinalysis. He exhibits no other symptoms other than drinking and peeing a lot. I'm hopeful its just Oscar being Oscar, but I am a bit worried. 

[Julie and Max]

I hope Oscar is okay, and glad that Lucy got on some drops to help her ear. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Oh Debb, I'm sorry to hear this. I hope Lucy's ear clears up quickly and Oscar's test results come back with something minor and easily treated. 

[Debb, Lucy & Oscar]

Thanks Karen and Julie. I'll update as I learn more.

[Bonnie and Kona]

Thank you for posting. Hoping all is well with both doodles by morning. It's such a worry!

[F, Calla & Luca]

God luck with Oscar and Lucy too.

[BG and Gavin]

Hoping for the best for both of your doodles.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I hope you get good news from Oscar's test results...the ear should clear up pretty quickly with the antibiotic.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I am glad that Lucy's ear was diagnosed.  I hope Oscar's tests come back with something minor.

[Debb, Lucy & Oscar]

Thanks, everyone, for the well wishes. I'll post Oscar's urinalysis results/diagnosis tomorrow.

[Lauren and Kona]

I'm sorry to hear this - I hope Oscar is okay and I hope Lucy's ear heals soon. Thinking of you guys!!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Hoping all goes well for both Lucy and Oscar.

[Debb, Lucy & Oscar]

Good news! Or, at least relatively good news... Oscar has a UTI, not diabetes or something more serious. So, an easy fix with antibiotics for a couple weeks. Again, thank you all, for your concern!