If you are a dog owner, there is a lot you should know about dog's urinary tract infection.
While most people are aware of the problem, they do not have a clear idea of the treatment options and the steps they can take to prevent the problem.
So, here is a small guide.
A dog's UTI is not just limited to one area.
Depending on the severity of the infection, it could affect the urethra, prostate, bladder, and kidneys.
Bacterial infections, as the name suggests, are usually caused by the development of bacteria in urethra and bladder.
If your dog has good immune system, drinks lots of clean water, and urinates often, the chances of it getting affected by bacterial infections are very less.
However, if your dog is unclean, does not drink a lot of water, and eats unhealthy food all the time, it will get infected in no time.
I would even say that a dog's urinary tract infection has got less to do with the dog's habits and more to do with the carelessness of the dog owner.
The reason is not hard to find.
If you, the dog owner, keep your dog clean, give your dog proper food and plenty of water to drink, and the necessary supplements needed to keep it healthy, the chances of bacterial infections affecting your dog are very, very less.
However, if you don't do any of this, your dog is likely to get affected.
So, it is your responsibility to make sure you do whatever it takes to keep your dog away from such problems.
Bathing your dog regularly, giving it raw, unprocessed food to eat and plenty of clean water to drink, and taking it out for frequent bathroom breaks can do wonders for your dog.
These are some of the basic steps you can take to prevent bacterial infections in your dog.
If your dog is suffering from urinary tract infection, the vet might usually suggest antibiotics to treat the infection.
But I would advise you to not give antibiotics to your dog, as they can worsen the problem in some cases.
Also, frequent consumption of antibiotics might weaken the immune system of your dog and make it weaker than what it was before the treatment.
Instead, you should choose homeopathic medications.
What is so special about them? Let me explain.
Homeopathic medications for dog's UTI can * Treat bacterial infections effectively * Strengthen the immune system of the animal * Prevent recurring infections * Maintain good urogenital health * Maintain the right pH levels in the urinary tract In short - they can do what antibiotics can do and a lot more than that.
The best thing is that there are no side effects associated with using these medications at all.
So, you can make these medications a part of your dog's everyday diet to make sure it stays healthy for a long time.
There you have it folks.
That was my attempt at writing a small guide on dog's urinary tract infection, its treatment, and the preventive steps to be taken.
I hope you found it informative.
Keep these points in mind and take good care of your dog.