A canine urinary tract infection can produce a variety of symptoms...
Consequently we have provided some of the best tips on dog urinary
problems, the symptoms & a guide to a home remedy and self
treatment of these nasty infections in dogs...
Canine Urinary Tract Infection
Causes...
A urinary tract
infection is actually quite common in dogs and it is estimated to occur
in as much as 2% of the dog population.
The cause of this
infection is due to bacteria passing through the urethra into
your dog's body. The urethra is the small tube that urine is passed
through.
Once the bacteria has
passed into your dog an infection occurs in the urinary tract before
causing in your dogs bladder.
The infection causes
the urethra to become inflamed making the width of the tube much
thinner - this makes it much more difficult for the urine to pass
through the urethra.
Due to the fact that
the urine can't pass through the urethra so easily, bladder stones can
begin to develop.
Due to the fact that
the urine actually contains very small crystals these start to attach
themselves to each other which forms the stones. These stones will
cause more blockages and problems with your dog being able to urinate.
By your dog peeing the
urine is actually cleaning the urinary tract, consequently if your dog
isn't peeing as much your dog will then develop a urinary tract
infection as the urine is less likely to kill any bacteria.
Symptoms...
Your dog may leak
urine.
Your dog's urine may
have a strong smell.
Your dog may find it
difficult or painful to pee.
Your dog may pee more
often and even pee in places that he wouldn't normally pee.
There may even be
blood in the urine.
Your dog may develop a
fever.
Tiredness is another
symptom.
Your dog's bladder may
be tender.
Treatment...
The treatment for a canine urinary tract infection are usually...
Antibiotics prescribed
for 10-14 days.
Fresh water - if your
dog is drinking more water this will make him pee more which will help
keep the urinary tract clean.
Cranberry juice will
help improve the acidity of your dog's urine Ph levels.
