1. Help keep his system hydrated by soaking dry kibble with equal amount of water at each meal. Other ideas: lick ice cubes or frozen low salt broth as a treat. If it is going to be a few hours before you can express the bladder, don’t give too much water.
2. Keeping the bladder from becoming over full. If you express 4 to 6 times a day, in most cases the bladder will stay in good shape. This is generally the number of times a healthy dog will go outside anyway. Details on expressing a bladder and the bowels.
3. A cranberry supplement may prevent urinary tract infection in dogs susceptible to UTI’s. A dog with a UTI can have urine with an “off smell" or no obvious signs at all. See the vet for periodic urinalysis as UTI’s can lead to a kidney infection if not treated promptly. Confirm with the vet if the urine contains crystals or if there are chances of bladder stones being formed. Some supplements, like Ester C, depending on what the stones and crystals are made of, should or should NOT be given. Constant UTI’s can often lead to bladder stones. If your dog has had more than a couple, it might be a good idea to do a bladder ultrasound or X ray.

1. Dogs need daily aerobic running exercise. Wheelchairs allow joining in with family activities and good exercise. Carts are not 24/7, but for a couple of hours at a time. Some carts allow walking on all fours with support. More information.
2. PT and massage 3x day is still required on legs to keep muscle tone and prevent joints from freezing up. More information.

It’s a survival instinct not to show weakness (pain). Signs of pain you need to memorize are crying, panting, shaking, licking, tight tummy (holding muscles tight to support back). This is an emergency, get the dog to a vet or ER.