How to tell if your dog has a bladder infection?

To get a diagnosis, your vet will need to analyze a urine sample for the presence of white blood cells, which signal infection, or crystals, which suggest that the dog may have bladder stones. A urinalysis is a start, but culturing the urine — taking a sample and letting bacteria grow — allows us to know for sure if there’s an infection and identify the bacteria causing it. read more

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

When your dog gets a urinary tract infection, it’s no fun for the dog or for you. Some dogs may show obvious signs that something isn’t right with their urination pattern, while others may show subtle signs. The best way to determine if your dog is suffering from a UTI is to be familiar with your pet’s urination activity. read more