Urinary tract infections are fairly common in dogs of all ages, but especially something that you might encounter when you have a puppy. If you suspect that your dog is dealing with this issue, contact your local pet hospital to explain the situation. You'll likely receive an appointment to visit with a vet in the next day or two. The vet will assess the animal to confirm what's going on, and then prescribe some medication and discuss some simple steps that you can take to help your pet. It's important to know the symptoms of this common health condition so that you can get your dog the help it needs. Here are some signs that your dog is dealing with this issue.
Frequent Urination
You likely have a good idea of how often your dog needs to go outside to relieve itself. For example, it might go out in the morning, a couple of times in the afternoon, and then once more in the evening. If this frequency is an everyday occurrence, it should stand out when the dog needs to urinate more. For example, it may indicate that it wishes to go outside twice as many times as usual. Frequent urination is often a telltale sign of a urinary tract infection.
Accidents In The House
If your puppy or dog is housebroken, it may be a surprise when you come across a puddle of urine somewhere in your home. Upon this discovery, your initial reaction may be to get upset because you believe the pet is being naughty. The reality, however, may be that your dog is dealing with a urinary tract infection and simply couldn't hold its urine in. Instead of getting mad, you should treat such an instance as a sign that something might be wrong. This is especially true if it happens repeatedly.
Blood In The Urine
It can often be difficult to assess a dog's urine when it goes to the bathroom in the grass, but it's important to attempt to see how the urine looks if you suspect that your pet may have a urinary tract infection. The irritation of the urinary tract can often cause a small amount of blood to appear in the urine. If you're able to see a slight reddish tinge after your pet has gone to the bathroom, this is another sign that you need to call your local pet hospital to set up an appointment.
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