Does my dog have a bladder infection?

Symptoms of a bladder infection can include painful urination, urinating only a little bit at a time, incontinence (unable to hold urine in), bloody urine, or urinating often. Some dogs show no symptoms at all. ... To prevent a relapse, always be sure your dog completes the entire course of antibiotics your vet prescribed. read more

Left untreated, bladder and urinary tract infections can become life-threatening. If your dog is feverish and has a swollen, tender abdomen, or is crying and whimpering in pain and unable to pass urine, seek emergency medical help immediately, advises the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. read more

5 Signs Your Dog Might Have a Urinary Tract Infection. If your dog’s potty habits change or you notice additional symptoms, a urinary tract infection may be to blame. read more

There are many problems that can affect a dog’s lower urinary system. Incontinence, bladder stones or crystals in the urine, bacterial infections, cancer, trauma or even obstruction of the urethra, the tube that allows urine to pass from the bladder to the outside of the body, can occur. read more