Introduction
Urinary tract infections in dogs, while seeming harmless enough at first, can eventually develop into a serious problem. Besides the short-term discomfort in the dog, the bacteria that cause the infections can move on to other parts of the body and present life-threatening circumstances. It’s important for owners to know the measures at their disposal to try and prevent this disease.
Preventing UTI in Dogs
The number one method is to make sure that the dog drinks ample amounts of water each day, and that the water is clean. All of this water will help flush out the system and keep out the bacteria that lead to infection. In addition, owners can add to this total by adding water to food to moisten it, although they have to be careful that the food isn’t left to sit and possibly become contaminated itself.
The next measure to take is to walk the dog regularly and make sure that it urinates often enough. Even if the dog has already done its business, taking a long walk afterward is a good idea because it stimulates even further urination.