Hello all! This is a little embarrassing but after some coercing by the staff, I have finally decided to blog about it.
I had an accident in my kennel here at the hospital overnight….although the technicians are great about my demands for a clean litter box at all times, I still did not use my litter pan. I urinated on my bed and also on a small pile of dirty towels in our laundry room. The technicians were taken aback when they noticed this in the morning and decided to have me evaluated by the veterinarians to make sure I wasn’t ill or have a urinary tract infection. After having an exam, which I don’t really care for, although they are very gentle, I had to have a urine sample taken. Since I won’t urinate on command as you humans do, the technicians kindly laid me on my back on the table and used the ultrasound probe to find directly where my bladder is located. A small pinch later from the needle and they had their urine sample! I ran off quickly to clean my fur and gather some dignity.
My urine sample was tested for any infection, blood, stones or possibly even diabetes. Luckily I’m as healthy as a horse and it was determined that my inappropriate urination was behavioral. After much debate, I demanded another litter box so I don’t have to always go back to my kennel (castle) during the day. Since then I have been accident free!!
So don’t be afraid my friends, to have your owners bring you in for any urinary accidents, sometimes awkward things happen and it’s better to have them checked out sooner rather than later.
Betty Crocker
