Treatment measures for dog urinary tract infection

1. The treatment of this disease focuses on eliminating the cause, inhibiting bacteria, reducing inflammation and disinfecting the urethra. Urethral flushing can be done with 0.05% potassium permanganate solution, 1%-2% alum solution, 0.02% nitrofurazone solution, 1%-3% boric acid solution, 0.1% refurnoir solution, or 0.5% tannic acid solution. 1 to 2 times a day.
2. For severe urinary tract infections, urinary tract disinfectants, sulfonamides and antibiotics should also be used in conjunction with urinary tract disease drugs. Furantandine, 5-7 mg per kilogram of body weight, taken orally, 3 times a day.
3. Methenamine, take 0.2 to 0.5 grams orally each time, twice a day. It can also be combined with penicillin at 100,000 units per kilogram of body weight and streptomycin at 25 mg per kilogram of body weight. The two drugs can be injected intramuscularly twice a day for 2 to 3 days.

The cause of urinary tract infection in dogs

Because the urinary catheter used in dog catheterization is not completely disinfected, or the aseptic operation is not strict, or the catheterization is performed roughly, resulting in damage to the urethral mucosa Urinary tract infection can be caused by mechanical stimulation of urinary stones, drug stimulation, or the spread of inflammation in adjacent organs.

Symptoms of urinary tract infection in dogs

The symptoms of sick dogs are pain during urination and intermittent discharge of urine. In addition, the male dog’s urethra is swollen, and the female dog’s urethral opening is also red and swollen. In severe cases, mucus or purulent secretions may also be discharged, and sometimes necrotic and fallen urethral mucosa may also be discharged. The disease can be diagnosed based on clinical symptoms and urine tests.