URGENT!!! eptopic ureter/bladder problems

[RescueMe]

it sure sounds like he is a spina bifida baby. Dont let them tell you to put him down. If you need any help let me know.
Does his cowlick look like this?

 

[ssesler]

[MENTION=5369]bentley[/MENTION] - It sounds like Bentley and Truman are long lost brudders. He also has poor anal tone and I can always tell when he needs to go. When we first got him he had horrible bowl issues, bloody colitis, constipation, just aweful. A specialist told me to try yogurt and sure enough, worked like a charm. Haven't had any issues since. He gets Activia at each meal and he's goes like clockwork. Regular walking also helps keep him regular.

[MENTION=959]kazzy220[/MENTION] - You're not going crazy. I did post Truman's story/diagnosis in another thread.

[MENTION=5315]Texas Carol[/MENTION] - I fought for Truman for two years before we got a diagnosis. Too much time was spent with vets thinking I was crazy. LOL. Don't want someone else to have to go through that.

BTW - here's some pics of Truman rockin his diaper.

 

[bentley]

it doesn't look as dimpled, it's just his fur that looks like a cowlick

 

[ssesler]

Here's how the vet described Truman's "cowlick" in the physical exam. "A small patch of hair was ruffled over his dorsum in between the ilial protuberances (hip bones)."

 

[kim n the guys]

Remy had a prolapsed urethra just like [MENTION=4246]ChanelnBrutus[/MENTION] little guy Brutus! No dribbling pee, but shooting blood so that my house and the vet's exam room looked like someone got hacked to death by a chainsaw!

 

[GatorRay]

What a GREAT answer!!! Awesome that someone was able to at least point you in the right direction. I was going to say it sounded a lot like a spinal/neurological issue because we are kind of going through that right now (not spina bifida but another congenital issue). Please keep us posted!!!!

Oh, and [MENTION=1184]ssesler[/MENTION], I would LOVE some info on the acupressure! Truman is so cute in his diaper.

 

[ssesler]

@GatorRay - I'm not certain how this acupressure info will come across as I've copied and pasted it from Word - but I'm giving it a shot. Also, I should mention that this was done by the phenomial group at the University of TN for my Truman. I hope it helps! Pictures that correspond with the text are at the end.

CV 1:

LOCATION
On the ventral midline, halfway between the anus and the root of the scrotum or vulva

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
dysuria, urinary incontinence, prolapses


CV 3:

LOCATION
On the ventral midline, 4 cun caudal to the umbilicus

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
dysuria, urinary incontinence


CV 4:


LOCATION
On the ventral midline, 3 cun caudal to the umbilicus

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
dysuria, urine retention, urinary incontinence


CV 6:

LOCATION
On the ventral midline, 1.5 cun caudal to the umbilicus

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
dysuria, urinary incontinence


BL 19:

LOCATION
On the dorsolateral aspect of the spine, 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of T11

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Liver Qi stagnation

BL 20:

LOCATION
On the dorsolateral aspect of the spine, 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of T12

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Spleen deficiency, drain damp


On the dorsolateral aspect of the spine, 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of L2

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Urinary incontinence, kidney Yin and Qi deficiency, pelvic limb weakness

BL 26:

LOCATION
On the dorsolateral aspect of the spine, 1.5 cun lateral to the caudal border of the dorsal spinous process of L6

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Kidney Yang and Qi deficiency, urinary incontinence, L-S pain

BL 28:

LOCATION
In the first sacral intervertebral space (S1-S2), 1.5 cun lateral to the dorsal midline between the sacrum and the medial border of the wing of the ilium

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Dysuria, urinary incontinence, L-S pain

BL 39:

LOCATION
On the lateral end of the popliteal crease, on the medial border of the biceps femoris muscle tendon

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Dysuria, urinary incontinence, L-S pain

SP 6:

LOCATION
On the medial side of the pelvic limb 3 cun proximal to the tip of the medial malleolus in a small depression on the caudal border of the tibia (directly opposite GB 39)

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Master point for the caudal abdomen and urogenital tract; tonifies Yin and blood; genital discharge, pelvic limb paresis or paralysis, urinary incontinence, sleep disorders, Yin deficiency


On the craniolateral aspect of the pelvic limb, 0.5 cun lateral to the cranial aspect of the tibial crest, in the belly of the cranial tibialis muscle

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Master point for GI tract and abdomen; gastric ulcers, food stasis, generalized weakness, general Qi tonic (Rear limb 3 mile point), stifle pain, hind limb weakness

GB 39:

LOCATION
Directly opposite SP 6 on the medial aspect of pelvic limb

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Neurologic disorders, anal/perianal disorders


LI 11:


LOCATION
On the lateral side of the thoracic limb at the lateral end of the cubital crease, halfway between the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and the biceps tendon with the elbow flexed

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Immune mediated disorders, point for deficiency disease patterns


GV 1:


LOCATION
In the depression on the dorsal midline between the anus and the ventral aspect of the tail

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Anal/perianal disorders, paresis/paralysis of the anal sphincter


GV 14:


LOCATION
On the dorsal midline in the depression in front of the dorsal spinous process of the T1
vertebrae (the first palpable dorsal spinous process going from cranial to caudal)

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Opens the back and the rest of the spine


On the dorsal midline on a line drawn from the tips of the ears level with the ear canals

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Calming point, prolapse

Bai Hui:

LOCATION
On the dorsal midline between L7 and S1 vertebrae

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
Yang deficiency, pelvic limb paresis or paralysis, lumbosacral pain


KI 3

LOCATION
In the depression ventral to the medial malleolus of the tibia, between the malleolus and the talus

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
TONIFY KIDNEY; urogenital disorders


TH 5

LOCATION
At the most distal t/6 the distance of the craniolateral antebrachium from the carpus to the cubital fossa (2 cun above the carpus), caudal to the tendon of the common digital extensor; at the distal end of the interosseous space between the radius and ulna, 1-2 cm deep

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
CLEARS WIND HEAT; opening the Dai Mai


LI 4

LOCATION
Between the first and second metacarpal bones at the level of the head of the first metacarpus

RELEVANT INDICATIONS
dermatologic disorders, pain in the head and neck, pain in the forelimb and shoulder, acupuncture analgesia, neurodermatitis

GLOSSARY:

Cun: Chinese unit of anatomical measurement. i.e. The length of the first tail vertebra is equal to one cun. The width of the last rib is equal to one cun

Yin: the feminine passive principle in nature that in traditional Chinese medicine is exhibited in darkness, cold, or wetness and that combines with yang to produce all that comes to be

Yang: the masculine active principle in nature that in traditional Chinese medicine is exhibited in light, heat, or dryness and that combines with yin to produce all that comes to be

Damp: In traditional Chinese medical theory, excessive dampness is a major cause and consequence of disease. The nature of dampness is to moisten and nourish, but also to clog and obstruct. It’s intimately related to digestion, and when it gets to be excessive, it can initiate, or by itself be the source of many health complaints. Excess dampness is usually reflected by signs and symptoms of sluggishness and stagnation. It has a turbid, heavy, and sticky nature and it can obstruct the proper function of body processes, especially digestion, elimination, and all fluid metabolisms.

Dai Mai: binds all the Channels which run up and down the trunk, thereby regulating the balance between the upward and downward flow of Qi in the body. It deals with fullness and distension of the abdomen, pain and weakness of the lumbar region, and motor impairment of the lower limb. Indications include fullness and distension of the abdomen, irregular menstruation, leucorrhoea, prolapse, pain or weakness in the lumbar region, weakness or motor impairment of the lower limb, redness and pain of the eyes, vertigo.

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[GatorRay]

Thank you [MENTION=1184]ssesler[/MENTION]!!! I really appreciate the info.

 

[Vicaroo1000]

[MENTION=1184]ssesler[/MENTION] Wow I just got a lesson, thank yo so much for all the info. That's why I love this place

DITTO!!!!