How Does A Puppy Get A UTI?

By Geraldine Dimarco


If you are constantly rushing your female puppy to the vet for recurring urinary tract infection (UTI), it would very much help if you know how to spot the symptoms of female puppy UTI before the condition worsens. Most frequently, owners do not realize that their puppy is suffering from UTI until the condition has already reached its advanced stage. As a result, the life of the puppy is put at risk and the owner is likely to administer aggressive treatment that may bring about harsh side effects in an attempt to save the puppy's life. To keep this from happening, it is imperative that an owner knows the symptoms of UTI in a female puppy.

The symptoms of UTI in a female puppy are easy to detect if you are aware of the urinating habit of your puppy. Any signs of irregularity may signal a problem in the puppy's health.

"Why do UTI in dogs happen?" you may ask. Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria invades the dog's internal urinary system, causing inflammation and infection. Bacteria could enter the dog's body through contaminated food and water. Similarly, it could enter through the dog's external urinary openings and extend through the urethra. This instance is known in medical term as ascending UTI. Bacteria can be spread through the dog's lymphatic system and the blood. If not excreted out of the dog's body, bacteria can multiply and infect the dog?s bladder, kidneys, urethra, ureter, and prostate gland.

Urinary tract infection is a painful experience for the dog. Now that you have an idea of why and how UTI in dogs happens, it is vital that you take precautionary measures to prevent your dog from contracting another case of dog UTI. Prevention of UTI in dogs is as simple as ABC, as long as you take regular action of the following tips: - Give your dog ample amount of clean water everyday. - Give your dog a regular bath, taking note to especially wash its genital area. - Give your dog a regular dose of homeopathic remedy. - Wash the dog?s food and water bowl with clean water regularly. - Regularly take the dog out for a morning or afternoon walk. Exercise can help stimulate its bladder. - Encourage your dog to urinate regularly. Regular urination is essential to flush out the bacteria that may have accumulated in the dog's bladder.

Urinary tract infection in dogs can cause a lot of discomfort to the dog. As an owner, it pays when you have an understanding of how this condition happens, as well as how to prevent and treat it. As with other disorders, it is always wise to seek the help of the vet when any of the symptoms arise.




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