Dixie is finally home...questions????

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fach

Discussion Starter · Jul 2, 2005

Dixie is here. She is so adorable. We love her to bits already. She has a great personality. happy to play, and happy to just lay in a lap. Very easy going. Adapted well. Doesn't appear to be home sick at all. BUT>>>> she doesn't have a clue about puppy pads or going outside. We are working on it. She doesn't squat and urinate. She just leaks every where, especially if she is excited. Tough to anticipate the urge if she is always leaking, you know? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. She is 14 weeks old. We know she is young. I'll get those pictures up tomorrow for all to see. Thanks.
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jmm

· #21 · Jul 3, 2005

I hope it is just a UTI. There are a few structural malformations that can cause constant leakage, but if this is a new thing according to the breeder, sounds like a UTI. I'm glad you had a good experience calling the breeder...that's the best part of going to a good one. You can always call them and they want to help.

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fach

Discussion Starter · #22 · Jul 3, 2005

Originally posted by JMM@Jul 3 2005, 02:12 PM
I hope it is just a UTI. There are a few structural malformations that can cause constant leakage, but if this is a new thing according to the breeder, sounds like a UTI. I'm glad you had a good experience calling the breeder...that's the best part of going to a good one. You can always call them and they want to help.
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Are the structural problems correctable? The breeder is very experienced with Maltese. She is well known and I think she would have mentioned it if this has arose in previous litters. Lets all hope for UTI. We all adore this puppy already.

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k/c mom

· #23 · Jul 3, 2005

Originally posted by Fach@Jul 3 2005, 04:41 PM
Lets all hope for UTI. We all adore this puppy already.
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I know what you mean. When I took Catcher in for his first check up I told the vet I didn't care what was wrong with him, I loved him so much after just two days there was no way I'd give him up. (He was fine.) It was love at first sight!

I sure hope it is a UTI also... I assume the breeder said that Dixie had been squatting previously? If so, then it doesn't seem like a structural problem since it wouldn't have just started ... at least logically it wouldn't seem so.

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dr.jaimie

· #24 · Jul 3, 2005

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I hope it is just a UTI. There are a few structural malformations that can cause constant leakage, but if this is a new thing according to the breeder, sounds like a UTI. I'm glad you had a good experience calling the breeder...that's the best part of going to a good one. You can always call them and they want to help.
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Are the structural problems correctable? The breeder is very experienced with Maltese. She is well known and I think she would have mentioned it if this has arose in previous litters. Lets all hope for UTI. We all adore this puppy already.
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yes most are correctable...more commonly seen in larger breed dogs, so hopefully all it is is an UTI and she will be on the mend soon

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k/c mom

· #25 · Jul 3, 2005

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I hope it is just a UTI. There are a few structural malformations that can cause constant leakage, but if this is a new thing according to the breeder, sounds like a UTI. I'm glad you had a good experience calling the breeder...that's the best part of going to a good one. You can always call them and they want to help.
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Are the structural problems correctable? The breeder is very experienced with Maltese. She is well known and I think she would have mentioned it if this has arose in previous litters. Lets all hope for UTI. We all adore this puppy already.
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yes most are correctable...more commonly seen in larger breed dogs, so hopefully all it is is an UTI and she will be on the mend soon

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Fach, since you're new here... to help you "relax" over the rest of the holiday weekend.... LadyMontava is almost finished with vet school.... so you are getting good information!!

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fach

Discussion Starter · #26 · Jul 4, 2005

Originally posted by Fach@Jul 2 2005, 05:18 PM
Dixie is here. She is so adorable. We love her to bits already. She has a great personality. happy to play, and happy to just lay in a lap. Very easy going. Adapted well. Doesn't appear to be home sick at all. BUT>>>> she doesn't have a clue about puppy pads or going outside. We are working on it. She doesn't squat and urinate. She just leaks every where, especially if she is excited. Tough to anticipate the urge if she is always leaking, you know? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. She is 14 weeks old. We know she is young. I'll get those pictures up tomorrow for all to see. Thanks.
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Thank you everyone. You have been so helpful. I'll be sure to let you know what the outcome is with our little girl. Thank you, thank you...........

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kodie

· #27 · Jul 4, 2005

I hope this isnt a stupid question but someone told me that peeing from excitment is a female thing.... is that true?

I have only owned male dogs and never had a problem with peeing from excitement but I am probably totally miss informed.

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littlepeanut

· #28 · Jul 4, 2005

Originally posted by Kodie@Jul 3 2005, 09:20 PM
I hope this is a stupid question but someone told me that peeing from excitment is a female thing.... is that true?

I have only owned male dogs and never had a problem with peeing from excitement but I am probably totally miss informed.
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Peanut still tinkles a little when he's really happy. He doesn't even know it's happening

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littlepeanut

· #29 · Jul 4, 2005

oops, I forgot to add, I hope Dixie is okay!!

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jmm

· #30 · Jul 4, 2005

I've seen both males and females do it.

Structural things like ectopic ureters are fixable...but sounds like you and the breeder are already on top of things so I would try not to worry.

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