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Dog Urinary Tract Infection: A Rising Health Problem in Dogs

As a responsible dog owner, consider that raising a dog is like raising a baby. It is our responsibility to give them the best care we can and to make sure they are given proper health care.

Like humans, dogs are prone to health problems. One health condition which poses a great risk for dogs is the urinary tract infection (UTI).

Dog urinary tract infection is a rising health problem in today s society. It is revealed from earlier research that approximately 14% of the entire dog population in the whole world is bound to contract canine urinary tract infection.

How can your dog contract UTI? Dog urinary tract infection could arise when any of these types of bacteria get into your dog s body and overcome its immune system: proteus mirabilis, escherichia coli, pseudomonas, coagulase positive straphylococcus, esterococcus, or klebsiella. Likewise, dogs can develop UTI through an instance called ascending UTI , a condition which occurs when the bacteria had gained access into the dog s internal system through its external urinary openings.

A dog with UTI may live for a long time without feeling any symptoms at all. However, a dog may become very ill if it is left in this condition for a very long time without medical attention. Check if the following symptoms is in your dog: A change in your dog s behavior A change in your dog s urination habits A foul smell in your dog s urine Blood in your dog s urine Fever Fatigue Straining when urinating Tenderness of the lower area of the stomach

Indeed, UTI is arising health problem for dogs in our modern society. So make the right action. As the famous proverb goes, prevention is always better than cure .