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Expert: Patti - 11/1/2009


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my 13 yr old lab has just started showing signs of getting old her hind legs are not capable of moving much. But my question to you is she is weeing black watery liguid leaking.

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Hi Lee,

Try to get a sample of your dog's urine by placing something like a pie tin under her when she squats to go to the bathroom. Take her and the sample to the vet as early as possible tomorrow. If your dog is getting any medication, it's possible that it's a side effect of the drug. If not, have the doctor test her for illnesses or problems.

While you're at the vet, be sure to mention your dog's mobility problems, there is medication to help with that.

Best of luck,

Patti

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To date, I've owned 7 dogs, all of which have lived into old age. Having cared for them in all stages of life, I feel I can offer sound advice to other pet owners, and people considering getting a dog. I am knowledgeable about the AKC (American Kennel Club) dog breeds, training and exercise, caring for sick and elderly pets, feeding, as well as many holistic treatments pets can benefit from. My only request is that you write me using standard English and punctuation.

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My life experience in this field is more like "on the job training" rather than an actual degree in animal welfare. You may benefit from my experiences over the past 30 years. Aside from the dogs I've owned, I'm also involved in "breed rescue" and have fostered several dogs, all of which have been adopted to wonderful "forever homes". I find helping people who want a dog very rewarding.

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