thirsty and pee not wanting to eat

[Ruby]

Ruby is very thirsty and peeing a lot and now doesn't want to eat ...likes ice cubes. My vet is out of town. Emergency wants $121 just to look at her and if there are other mor important pets in need have to wait 2 to 3 hours??? Is there an over the counter test for diabetes and /or urinary infection? Or could this be kidney failure I pray not?
Any help would be appreciated.

[jilbert57]

Go to google search "dog UTI tests kit". Amazon has a lot of self kits that test a lot of parameters. I used the Uritest . Catch some pee in a dish, dip the strip in it and wait .

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Has Ruby had her B12 levels checked recently? Any signs of SID?

Jill

[Madelon]

I'm so sorry to hear Ruby's not doing well. Unfortunately it could be anything - typically when I hear excessive thirst (which will lead to excess peeing) I automatically think of Cushings or Addisons disease and loss of appetite I automatically think of kidneys. Have you tried a stinky topper to see if you can entice her at all?

Thanks Jill for the info on home UTI tests - I had no idea they made those.

Please keep us posted on Ruby - sending hugs.

[Ruby]

Hi, Ruby did eat almost all her food today and some last night. I did see the Test for Urinary, etc. I guess I have to order it on line. I tried to call Petco and Petsmart they both said they didn't have this kit. I guess I will try and order it but her vet won't be back till Monday and who knows how long it would take for me to get it shipped to my home.

She has another problem with her eyes.....
I put some Vetricyn in her eyes made it worse....the third eye lids in both are now red and it is hard for her to see because there is a lot of mucus I am trying to get out of her eyes. O brother. I think I will just use some warm water and see how that goes. Her vet won't be back till next Monday scream.

I could just cry. WHich i did already....lol My husband is in the hospital in ICU so things are really tough.

thanks for your help....I will monitor Ruby and hope I can get her feeling better soon. Everybody take care and stay in Prayer.

[jilbert57]

If you order either of 2 of those kits off of Amazon it would be delivered Thursday. Do you order off of Amazon? I could order one for you Marilyn. Just send me a message with your information

Jill

[Ruby]

Hi , all ..... I am really afraid .... I think Ruby is going down. She ate this morning pretty much. Tonight nothing just a tad. She seems to get of balance here and there. I am really afraid. I know you all can't help me but I needed to share this. I just try my best to take care of her and I don't know ...... Please if you pray pray for Ruby doobee Thank you all soooooo much.

[jilbert57]

I am sorry Marilyn. Will you email me?
jill.epi4dogs@gmail.com.
Shevis off balance like dizzy? Are her eyes moving left to right?

Jill

[Barb]

How is Ruby? I have a candle burning on my counter for you and Ruby. I know how stressful this is. Hugs.

Barb

[Barb]

How is Ruby this morning? Thinking of you.

Barb

[Tuckaboo Pam]

Ruby is in my thoughts.