What is a urinary tract infection in a Rottweiler Terrier? Canine urinary tract infection is caused by damage to the dog's urethral mucosa and bacterial infection. The main symptoms are pain during urination, intermittent discharge of urine, redness and swelling of the urethral orifice, etc.

1. Causes of canine urinary tract infection:

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

2. Symptoms of canine urinary tract infection:

The symptoms of sick dogs are pain during urination and intermittent discharge of urine. In addition, the urethra of male dogs is swollen, and the urethral opening of female dogs 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.

3. Prevention and treatment of canine urinary tract infection:

1. The treatment of this disease focuses on eliminating the cause, inhibiting bacteria, reducing inflammation and disinfecting the urethra. You can use 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 for urethral flushing. 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 are injected intramuscularly once, twice a day, for 2 to 3 days.