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Protecting Your Dog From Urinary Tract Infection

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Although a dog urinary tract infection is common in dogs, with a 14% rate of infection amongst dogs worldwide, your dog does not to be a statistic. With so many simple ways to maintain your dog's urinary health, it's easy to prevent urinary tract infections.

How Dogs Get Infected with Canine UTI

Bacteria find their way into your dog's body by contaminants, typically through unclean food or water. E. Coli, esterococcus, coagulase positive straphylococcus and pseudomonas bacteria travel into your dog's bladder, causing infection of the urinary tract. Female dogs, due to shortened urethras, are more prone to UTIs, making it easier for bacteria to enter the bladder.

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Making your dog hold its bladder allows bacteria to grow and spread, entering other organs. Allow your dog constant outdoor access so it can flush out its urinary tract frequently, removing the harmful bacteria. Urinary tract infections can open risks to other diseases; a dog could get prostate cancer, for example.

To Best Prevent Disease: Healthy Food and Clean Water

With unclean water and food as a major cause of UTIs in dogs, making sure your food is nutritious and clean helps to prevent the buildup of bacteria. Take away uneaten food once your dog is finished, removing the chance of bacterial propagation.

Citrus and Water Flushes Out Bacteria

Citrus causes acidity in dog urine, making the bladder an inhospitable location for bacteria growth. Mix orange or cranberry juice with your dog's water, as ample water can help flush out bacteria in the bladder. With this combination, you'll keep your dog well-hydrated and bacteria-free.

 

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