I examined a ~2 y/o F/S blue merle rough coated collie yesterday with micro-ophthalmia, cow hocks and recurrent UTI's for a history. The UTI's are not showing signs of heat, but they present with a perivulvular rash due to leaking per owner. The is no increased frequency, straining, blood or smell. Her RDVM has her taking DES, a compounded estrogen and Proin because of the UTI's which are blamed on the recessed vulva and heavy coat-we are in south Florida. The owners are complaining of sudden weight gain, 2# in 2 weeks and wanting to get rid of the strong medications for their pet.
Her tongue is lavender but thin, she is lethargic-slept through almost the whole consult, pulses are slow and gently press against the finger but bilaterally symmetrical.
While my mind screams Spleen Qi deficiency and hypothyroid, have youever heard of a dog being placed on these meds at such an early age? Previously she was on a raw food diet and did well but was changed to Iam's Low Residue due to the urinary issues.
The owners were happy to hear to return to a raw diet, but I was wondering if placing on Wei Ling Tang would help?
Thank you,
Lois