Amy B. asked
We are fostering a 1 1/2-year-old dog named Ruby who was scratching a lot. The vet prescribed small blue pills and antibiotics. The scratching has stopped, but she has started wetting her bed and urinating on other beds. Could this be related to a urinary tract/bladder infection from the antibiotics, stress, or something else? Additionally, the previous owner mentioned Ruby has been re-homed 11 times, and the vet gave us a large box of antibiotics without a stop date.
February 1st, 2024
Albert R. answered
The small blue pills prescribed are likely a steroid like prednisone, which can cause excessive urin...
February 1st, 2024
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