Dog Guidance Blog

Bladder infection is one of the most common problems in pets such as dogs and cats. This kind of infection may bring along with it a number of symptoms which may or may not be readily visible to the attention of the pet owner. As a result, most pets suffer from the infection long enough before they are given proper treatment.

Infections in the dog’s bladder may show symptoms such as painful urination, bloody urine, foul-smelling urine, straining to urinate, producing or not producing any amount of urine. A dog with bladder infections may also tend to lick its genitals frequently to ease the pain that it is feeling on that area. Unless the owner is observant of the changes in the dog’s urinating habits, he may not be able to tell the problem immediately. Thus, when he notices any of the signs, the infection has usually spread to the other parts of the dog’s urinary system and has caused more complications.

Canine bladder infection, though, may not be life-threatening to the dog unless the infection has already caused other health complications. Therefore, the owner does not have to worry much about it. Typically, vets would prescribe antibiotics for treatment of the infection in dogs. Apart from this medication, the condition can be treated in a number of ways. It can even be treated at home provided that you are certain that the dog’s urinary problem is really caused by bladder infection.

If you are sure that the problem with your dog is indeed bladder infection, you may administer treatment to your dog yourself. However, if you are not certain of what has caused the problem in the dog, do not give it any form of treatment without first consulting the veterinarian. Wrong treatment may only aggravate the problem in the dog.

How can you know if the problem with your dog is indeed bladder infection? This is quite simple. You may simply look for signs and symptoms that are associated with bladder infection. These symptoms have been mentioned on the second paragraph of this article.

Some of the home treatments that you can try giving your dog are cranberry juice, lime juice and other citrus juices. You can also put a little amount of apple cider vinegar in your dog’s diet. These natural treatments have properties that can help promote the right level of acidity in the dog’s urine. Dog urine with just the right level of acidity can help prevent and eliminate the formation of bacterial infections in the dog’s urinary tract.

Another treatment which you can use to treat canine bladder infection is the homeopathic remedies. Homeopathic remedies are effective in treating and preventing bladder infections in your dog. The ingredients of homeopathic remedies can help the dog maintain a healthy flow of urine, healthy urinary tract and bladder, and can strengthen the dog’s immune system.

Canine bladder infection is treatable and can be prevented. If you want your dog to be free from infections, take the necessary steps to prevent bacteria from accumulating in the dog’s urinary system. A happy dog equals a happy owner.