What You Should Know About Dog Urinary Problems

Isn't it fantastic when your little puppy finally gets house broke? Frustration is eased and we feel safe leaving our pet inside while we are gone. Then, oops! Our dog starts to experience incontinence again. This is a sign that there is something wrong.

Because of dog urinary problems our pets can not control the urge to urinate. Dog urinary problems can be a number of disorders including kidney disease, incontinence, and dog urinary tract infection. It is important as pet owners that we know when our pets are experiencing any problems.

As humans we can tell if something is wrong, its like a sixth sense. Though we wonder if the symptoms our pet is experiencing is something bad enough to warrant a veterinarian appointment. Vet bills are high and the visit can sometimes traumatize our pets. However, if the symptoms of dog urinary tract infection are serious, a veterinarian needs to be seen. If left untreated, the bacteria in one organ of the urinary tract can travel to another organ of the urinary tract and this could be life threatening.

Nobody enjoys watching their pet urinate and analyzing the situation for signs of infection but this where we start when we are looking for the signs of urinary tract problems in dogs. For example, if there is blood in the urine then there is something seriously wrong with the urinary tract.

If you notice that your pet is straining to urinate, urinating frequently, or whining during urination, seek veterinarian care. If your do is straining to urinate then that could be a sign of blockage in the urinary tract which can be caused by bladder tumors or bladder stones. Very foul smelling urine is another sign of dog UTI.

Once your vet has screened your pet and properly diagnosed a urinary tract infection, antibiotics will be prescribed. Antibiotics have serious side effects and should only be used as a last resort. Instead, discuss with your vet the use of herbal treatments.

Janet Markowitz has been a German Shepherd Breeder for over 20 years. She has always been interested in using natural and holistic remedies for her Shepherds whenever possible. She has found that by using natural Remedies in conjunction with conventional medicine, she has achieved great success in the health and longevity in her dogs.

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