Dogs and cats both can develop bladder infections, but the main concern is finding out why they have a urinary tract infection. Many times these infections can be an ongoing dilemma if the cause is not found and a lifelong treatment plan must be implemented, such as diet and other lifestyle changes.
There are several more serious health issues that can cause bladder infections or that can imitate UTI's in dogs. Not all infections can be caused by those listed and most often bacteria, such as the dog's own feces, have caused the infection. The bacteria grows if his immune system is compromised.
Urinary tract cancer
Urinary stones
Diabetes
Kidney disease
Symptoms of a bladder infection in dogs can include the following:
Frequent accidents
Small amounts of leakage
Straining to urinate
Blood in urine (not always)
Cloudy urine (usually indicates pus from an infection)
Pain when urinating
Foul smell
Fever and lack of energy
Is he thirstier than normal
After a urine test has confirmed a bladder infection in your dog, antibiotics are prescribed and he should be fine. Many times one bladder infection leads to another if the cause of the infection is not changed. If you make sure the following routines are implemented there will most likely not be any more UTI's in the future.
Always provide fresh water daily
Fresh food. Don't leave it outside or standing causing bacteria to grow
Daily exercise is a must for a healthy dog
Access to outside during day or able to urinate every few hours
Even if you follow these suggestions, it is no guarantee it won't happen again. You also might want to consider an herbal supplement made specifically for bladder infections in dogs. My dog kept getting infections repeatedly after following my vets suggestions and after his recommendation to perform surgery I decided to try a daily supplement first. Glad I did because he has not had any further problems for a couple of years.natural remedies for kidney stones
