QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jun 6, 2012 -> 09:54 AM)
Ironic that this thread has gotten hot right when things have gone bad for many dogs around here. My gf's parents just put theirs down because of agressive cancer, my aunt had to put theirs down because of cancer and now my 11 year old rotty that I've had since college is having some bladder issues and the doc doesnt think there is much they can do. My dog has had a very long and good life compared to what it could of been when I rescued him from certain death when he was 3 weeks old but its still sad just thinking back on all the memories I've had with him.
What are the bladder issues? Science Diet makes a range of foods that can solve things.
My oldest cat, Gary, who is now 7, was close to being put down at the age of 2, or else need an expensive surgery. We saw a different vet who prescribed Science Diet's c/d feline bladder health, and the cat bounced right back and is in amazing health to this day.
I see they have a version for dogs, http://www.hillspet.com/products/pd-canine...health-dry.html
I have no idea if it will help, but whenever I hear about bladder problems in animals, I think of the situation that made me a much happier person.