Canine UTI
Prevention of Canine UTI
By Tess Thompson
Nearly the same antibiotics used to treat urinary tract infection in humans are the ones that are used to treat canine and feline urinary tract infection. Several natural remedies and herbs can also used to help boost the immune system and to resist such infections.
However, before any treatment starts, it is useful to get the condition duly diagnosed since the early signs of urinary tract infection in dogs and cats could be signs of some underlying endocrinal disorders like diabetes. It is also necessary to rule out the presence of bladder stones, identify the location of the infection and identify the location of the disease-causing- bacterium that responsible for it. This necessitates a urinalysis and a urine culture.
The root cause of the UTI can be diagnosed in most cases and only a small proportion is idiopathic or without any known cause. The causal factors can help in identifying the right antibiotic and in providing quick relief to the suffering animal.
Another aspect of urinary tract infection in dogs and cats is the recurring nature of such conditions in most cases. It has an inherent quality of recurring, despite the initial remission of the disease. Even though the antibiotics required to treat urinary tract infections are strong and concentrated, an overdose of these can lead to a resistance to the drug.
This occurs because the bacteria become immune to specific medication and a result in a consequent suppression of the immune system. Therefore, there is a strong case for adopting preventive measures to guard against recurring canine and feline urinary infection and to avoid frequent administration of antibiotics.
Water intake is of prime importance. Make sure that your dog has easy access to clean water. Do not allow your dog to get dehydrated. Urea is a chief solid component of mammalian urine and although the kidneys require a minimal quantity of water to dilute and excrete it as urine, the dog’s body should always have sufficient water for the process to be accomplished successfully.
House trained dogs will hold urine till the time they get an opportunity to go to the designated area where they have been trained to urinate. Holding urine for long is not advisable for humans or dogs as it can lead to bladder infection. Allow for at least one opportunity to urinate, every four hours.
Avoid exposure to toxins and chemicals. Buy dog food that is accredited and made by reputed companies. Ensure that the dog food that you buy is suitable for your dog’s breed and free from fillers. Also ensure that you feed him plenty of raw and unprocessed meat.
Exercise and a stress free environment, are equally necessary. Provide enough opportunities to exercise and give your dog his place to relax and unwind.
Supplemental vitamin B helps in promoting kidney health. You may also give cranberry juice capsules daily to prevent new bacteria from sticking to the bladder walls.
Following such measure can prevent urinary tract infections and also put a stop to recurring ones. Such measures can provide respite from feline urinary incontinence that occurs as a result of infections in the urinary tract and many other frustrating symptoms.
References:
http://askariel.com/product_details.asp?itemid=uti
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Dog-Food-Canine-3799/2008/1/UTI-13-wk-old.htm
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