Lucygoo updates/Lucygoo has passed

[Carol G]

Hi Gina,

I'm really happy to hear Lucy is doing so well.

I've used a disposable pie pan that I've washed well and sterilized (probably not necessary but I'm just that way). Then the minute the dog squats, I stick it under her. That way, even if the dog moves, the wide pan will catch it. When I had a diabetic dog, I could use a smaller container because we were both used to the process.

Despite being the hand washing queen, I'm not bothered about getting a little dog pee on my hands. If you are, you could use rubber gloves.

I'm sure others will have good suggestions.

Carol

Atty Cat and always Winnie & McGill

[lucygoo]

Hi Carol....
A pie pan is a great idea. I was thinking oven pan, but pie's smaller so there's a better chance of me getting it in place without her freaking out.
Thanks

[MiniSchnauzerMom]

Gina,

Munchie is a male dog who squats instead of raising his leg. When I collected his urine I used either the disposable Glad or Hefty bowls that come with the lids. They have some fair sized bowls but I got so adept at doing this I could use the smaller size. I liked the fact that it came with a lid and I could just snap it on and nothing would spill out. Also good for temporarily storing in refrigerator.

Munchie would give me the "huh...what you doing Mom" look but never had a problem with collection and although I wouldn't have cared if I got some doggie pee on my hands....never happened.

Louise

[SachiMom]

Hi Gina,
Glad to hear the Goo is doing Great!!!!
What ever type of container that you use, just make sure to heed Carol's advice and clean and sterilize it. Years ago I used one of those plastic lids for the dog food can, because I needed something really, really shallow as when Sachi squatted she would touch the ground. So it was next to impossible to catch. But the long story short, a horrible bacteria was discovered in the sample. It took several tests and cultures to determine that it was just a common bacteria to be found in the kitchen, but not in urine!!!!!
Good luck with the MRI and we will be waiting for the results right along with you.
Smoochies for Lucy.
~Mary Ann

[nikkismom]

Gina, when my other dog had diabetes, I used one of the small bathroom paper cups. It's pretty easy to catch. And it is much easier with a girl! Glad she's doing so well!

[gpgscott]

Hi Gina,

Its not that big a deal as you will find out. Easy to catch, the main thing is do not contaminate the sample.

Good catching

Scott

[lucygoo]

Thanks everyone for all the helpful suggestions. Tomorrow's the big day, and I'm kind of nervous about the MRI..hopefully all will turn out well, and that I also arrive with an uncontaminated urine sample in hand. I'll post again with the results of the MRI.

Gina and Lucy

[Wylie's Mom]

Hi Gina,

Wylie squats if he pees on grass and raises his leg for the vertical objects... I get a steralized container from the vet, tape it to a stainless steel ladle and slide the cup under him as he pees. The ladle give me enough distance so I don't get into his "personal space".

I now keep sterilized containers at home - if I turn a urine sample in, I ask the vet for a new container for the next time.

-Susy

[lucygoo]

Quick update on Lucy..
Just got back from picking her up from her MRI...it took us 2 1/2 HOURS TO GET HOME...of what is normally a 20 - 40 minute drive. I swear I hate this town sometimes.

Anyway, the good news...all the tumor is gone They did all her blood work today, too, so I'll get those results in a few days. I'm just so happy about the tumor, though. I can't wait to see the MRI myself, to compare. I thought there might be some residual stuff left, but apparently not. What a crazy time this has been! I feel so fortunate....Lucy..the miracle dog She's almost back to her old self a few years ago, before she even got cushings

The only thing is, now she's not interested in eating anything except treats, and she hasn't eaten all day. Do you think it's because of the anesthesia? At least she'll sleep tonight...she hasn't been sleeping much these days. I'm thinking they're going to have to tweak her thyroid and/or prednisone...she's now on 2.5 mg. prednisone a day.

Hope everyone is good, and thanks for all the well wishes

Gina and Lucy

[Squirt's Mom]

Hi Gina,

Oh! This is GREAT news! The tumor is GONE!!! You couldn't ask for a better outcome there! How wonderful for you and Lucy! If the hospital and your doc haven't commissioned that statue for Lucy yet, they really need to get busy on that! She truly is a miracle dog and deserves recognition for her part in this medical advancement at the very least, if not just because she is such a sweetie!

The anesthesia could easily be what is causing her to be a bit off. It may take a day or so for her to get over it, too. The sleep will help, in more than one way if she isn't sleeping much lately. So don't panic just yet....

Hugs and gentle belly rubs,
Leslie and the girls