The doctor's office just told me that they were not allowed to call in

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21. Same thing for my vet...

One of my dogs is prone to getting UTIs because of the way her urethra is positioned. She's been on antibiotics a number of times, and each time, even though she has the same symptoms, we need to get a sample and bring it, and the dog in, to see the doctor.

I actually learned from the vet, who said she would rather not have to keep prescribing antibiotics for this dog, that if I use a baby wipe each day to swab the area, then slather a bit of A & D ointment on the surrounding area (because she also gets sores) I can keep things pretty much under control. She is also prone to getting Staph sores on her tummy, and has gotten meds for that as well. Now, each evening when I do the baby wipes deal, I check the tummy area for sores (which can pop up literally overnight). She had a nasty case of sores in September which I eradicated by washing with a weak Betadine solution twice a day, and then spraying with antiseptic spray. Gone in less than a week, and no antibiotics!