My dog won't pee after leg injury & sedation. How can I help her?

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My dog was sedated yesterday after being hit by a car to splint her leg and she won't go to the bathroom I'm sure it's because she won't walk but I don't know what to do to help. Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 6 months old | 94 lbs

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

I'm so sorry to hear Sasha got into an accident. Most likely she isn't urinating due to the pain/discomfort in her leg and the difficulty in getting in "position" with the splint. If she isn't on any pain medications, I would recommend contacting her veterinarian to discuss what pain control options she may have. Depending on which leg it is, you can also use a towel as a sling underneath her to help support her weight and allow her to urinate. There is the possibility depending on the location/extent of her injuries that the nerves that control her bladder were damaged in the accident or the bladder itself damaged. If she continues to not be able to urinate, she would need to be evaluated to ensure her bladder is intact and her nerve control is nornal. Good luck!

My dog won't pee after leg injury & sedation. How can I help her?

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