URINARY TRACT PROBLEMS AND INFECTIONS IN DOGS

Have you ever experience UTI before? Anyone who has is familiar with the constant ache and need to visit the washroom right away, only to pass out very little urine.

The treatment for this condition is easy, at least for humans. The same cannot be said for dogs.

A dog urine infection is an infection of the urinary tract, making it uncomfortable to pass urine. Your dog may strain when urinating, and their urine may contain blood. These urinary tract infections (UTI) are commonly caused by bacteria including E coli, but some fungi may also cause an infection.

There are many problems that can affect a dog’s lower urinary system. 

WHAT CAUSES URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN DOGS?

Stones, crystals or debris accumulation in the bladder or urethra

Bladder inflammation or infection

Incontinence from excessive water drinking or weak bladder/hormonal issue

Trauma

Cancer

         Stress

Spinal cord abnormalities

Congenital abnormality

Prostate disease

SIGNS OF URINARY TRACT INFECTION

Dogs suffering from urinary tract infections tend to show difficulties in passing out urine, and this is sometimes painful. On occasion, the urine may contain traces of blood. It may not be easy to detect blood in your pet’s urine unless there is a pink-like stain on the carpet. But how do you determine that your pet is suffocating from UTI, here are some tips to take note of. 

Inability to pass urine, increased amount or frequent urination

Straining or crying out in pain when passing urine

Crying out every time he urinates

Dribbling urine, loss of bladder control

Breaking housetraining

Frequent licking of the genitals

Accidents in the house

Passing bloody or cloudy urine

Urine with a bad smell

Lethargy

Increased tenderness around the genital area

Changes in appetite

Fever

Vomiting

Loss of appetite

Weight loss

Increased water consumpion