Can dog urinary tract infection heal on its own?

Dog urinary tract infection cannot heal on its own

The pathological structure of dog urinary tract infection

Upper urinary tract infection

Upper urinary tract infection in dogs refers to pyelonephritis, which is divided into acute pyelonephritis and chronic pyelonephritis.

Lower urinary tract infection

Dog lower urinary tract infections include urethritis and cystitis.

Causes of urinary tract infection in dogs

Hold urine

Some dogs Dogs are well trained by their owners and would rather hold it in than pee at home. If the owner fails to take the dog out to urinate in time, and the dog cannot pee if it is held in for more than twelve hours, the dog will suffer from urinary tract infection.

Bacterial infection

The living environment or hair is too moist, which can easily breed bacteria. If it is not cleaned for a long time, it may cause urinary tract infection.

Diet

Dogs who eat unreasonably for a long time accumulate too much salt in their bodies, causing urine to crystallize, blocking urinary tracts, and causing urine infections.

Kidney disease

The kidney is an important organ that filters water and converts it into urine. For example, if you have kidney stones, your dog will have difficulty urinating, hematuria, pain in the blocked area, etc. The urine filtration is incomplete. , Mechanical stimulation of urinary stones can cause urinary tract infection when urinating the catheter.

Symptoms of urinary tract infection in dogs

1. The male dog’s urethra will be swollen, and the female dog’s urethra will be swollen. The urethra will be red and swollen, and in severe cases, purulent mucus may be secreted.
2. Due to urinary tract infection caused by kidney disease, the urine will be reddish brown.
3. A light yellow liquid will flow out of the dog’s urination area, and the dog will lick it.
4. The dog will be in pain when peeing, and the urine is not clean.

Prevention and treatment of urinary tract infection in dogs
Owners who have the time and conditions are recommended to send their pets to the hospital for treatment according to the doctor’s instructions. Inexperienced owners are not recommended. Blindly medicating your dog yourself will cause unnecessary consequences.
1. Dog urinary tract infections are generally caused by Gram-negative bacteria, and leftOfloxacin, cephalosporin, and metronidazole are given as anti-infective treatment. The dosage should be strictly based on the dog’s weight, 2-3 times a day.
2. You can use 1%-3% boric acid solution, 1%-2% alum solution, and 0.05% potassium permanganate solution to flush the urethra.
3. The dog’s diet should be mainly low in salt and oil, and provide the dog with enough water.