{"id":11919,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:09","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:09","slug":"how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you tell if your dog has a UTI or kidney infection?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_has_a_UTI_or_kidney_infection\" title=\"How do you tell if your dog has a UTI or kidney infection?\">How do you tell if your dog has a UTI or kidney infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_does_a_dog_get_a_kidney_infection\" title=\"How does a dog get a kidney infection?\">How does a dog get a kidney infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_kidney_infection\" title=\"What can I give my dog for kidney infection?\">What can I give my dog for kidney infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_do_I_know_when_my_dogs_kidneys_are_failing\" title=\"How do I know when my dog&#8217;s kidneys are failing?\">How do I know when my dog&#8217;s kidneys are failing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_do_you_know_if_my_dog_has_a_bladder_infection\" title=\"How do you know if my dog has a bladder infection?\">How do you know if my dog has a bladder infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#What_are_the_signs_of_a_kidney_infection_in_a_dog\" title=\"What are the signs of a kidney infection in a dog?\">What are the signs of a kidney infection in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_urinary_tract_infection\" title=\"What can I give my dog for urinary tract infection?\">What can I give my dog for urinary tract infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_UTI_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs UTI at home?\">How can I treat my dogs UTI at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#What_can_cause_kidney_infection_in_dogs\" title=\"What can cause kidney infection in dogs?\">What can cause kidney infection in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_a_kidney_infection\" title=\"How do you know if your dog has a kidney infection?\">How do you know if your dog has a kidney infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_does_a_kidney_infection_begin\" title=\"How does a kidney infection begin?\">How does a kidney infection begin?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_kidney_infection_naturally\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs kidney infection naturally?\">How can I treat my dogs kidney infection naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_do_you_treat_a_dog_with_a_kidney_infection\" title=\"How do you treat a dog with a kidney infection?\">How do you treat a dog with a kidney infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#Is_there_a_home_remedy_for_a_dog_with_a_urinary_tract_infection\" title=\"Is there a home remedy for a dog with a urinary tract infection?\">Is there a home remedy for a dog with a urinary tract infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_kidney_infection_in_dogs\" title=\"What are the symptoms of kidney infection in dogs?\">What are the symptoms of kidney infection in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_do_dogs_act_when_their_kidneys_are_failing\" title=\"How do dogs act when their kidneys are failing?\">How do dogs act when their kidneys are failing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_long_does_a_dog_have_to_live_with_kidney_failure\" title=\"How long does a dog have to live with kidney failure?\">How long does a dog have to live with kidney failure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_do_dogs_act_when_they_have_a_bladder_infection\" title=\"How do dogs act when they have a bladder infection?\">How do dogs act when they have a bladder infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_a_urinary_tract_infection\" title=\"What can I give my dog for a urinary tract infection?\">What can I give my dog for a urinary tract infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_bladder_infection_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs bladder infection at home?\">How can I treat my dogs bladder infection at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#Can_a_dogs_urinary_tract_infection_go_away_on_its_own\" title=\"Can a dog&#8217;s urinary tract infection go away on its own?\">Can a dog&#8217;s urinary tract infection go away on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_do_dogs_get_a_kidney_infection\" title=\"How do dogs get a kidney infection?\">How do dogs get a kidney infection?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_over_the_counter_for_a_UTI\" title=\"What can I give my dog over the counter for a UTI?\">What can I give my dog over the counter for a UTI?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#Can_a_dog_UTI_cure_itself\" title=\"Can a dog UTI cure itself?\">Can a dog UTI cure itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-tell-if-your-dog-has-a-uti-or-kidney-infection\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_UTI_without_antibiotics\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs UTI without antibiotics?\">How can I treat my dogs UTI without antibiotics?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_your_dog_has_a_UTI_or_kidney_infection\"><\/span>How do you tell if your dog has a UTI or kidney infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pain, difficulties urinating, blood in urine, straining to urinate and urinating very small amounts but frequently are all common signs that your dog may be suffering from a bladder infection. Other indications of bladder infections or urinary tract infections (UTIs) include: Straining to urinate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_dog_get_a_kidney_infection\"><\/span>How does a dog get a kidney infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most often, a kidney infection results <b>when bacteria from an existing bladder infection migrate up one or both ureters to one or both kidneys. Some dogs with a kidney infection only (no bladder infection) may show only mild signs of a problem that go unnoticed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_kidney_infection\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for kidney infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, Marx says treatment for a UTI in dogs is a simple course of <b>antibiotics, usually prescribed for seven to 14 days. You should also encourage your dog to drink water to flush bacteria from the bladder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_when_my_dogs_kidneys_are_failing\"><\/span>How do I know when my dog&#8217;s kidneys are failing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What are signs of kidney failure in dogs?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Significant weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>Pale gums.<\/li>\n<li>Breath that smells like chemicals.<\/li>\n<li>Significant decrease in appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Increase or decrease in water intake.<\/li>\n<li>Increase or decrease in urine volume.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_my_dog_has_a_bladder_infection\"><\/span>How do you know if my dog has a bladder infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Bladder Infection in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Straining to urinate.<\/li>\n<li>Increased frequency of urination.<\/li>\n<li>Blood in the urine.<\/li>\n<li>Cloudy or strong-smelling urine.<\/li>\n<li>Reduced quantity of urine.<\/li>\n<li>Accidents inside your home.<\/li>\n<p>17 May 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_of_a_kidney_infection_in_a_dog\"><\/span>What are the signs of a kidney infection in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What are the signs of pyelonephritis?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>increased drinking and increased urination.<\/li>\n<li>difficult\/painful urination.<\/li>\n<li>frequent urination of small volumes of urine.<\/li>\n<li>inappropriate urination (particularly noticeable in dogs that have previously been well house trained)<\/li>\n<li>slow, uncomfortable urination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_urinary_tract_infection\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for urinary tract infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, Marx says treatment for a UTI in dogs is <b>a simple course of antibiotics, usually prescribed for seven to 14 days. You should also encourage your dog to drink water to flush bacteria from the bladder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_UTI_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs UTI at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even one-off UTIs need to be treated by a vet, usually with antibiotics, and <b>usually won&#8217;t clear up on their own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_cause_kidney_infection_in_dogs\"><\/span>What can cause kidney infection in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pyelonephritis is usually caused by a bacterial infection that moves up the urinary tract from the bladder to the kidneys. The bacteria most commonly implicated are <b>Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_a_kidney_infection\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog has a kidney infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of the infection include <b>blood in the urine, excessive urination, weight loss, and pain in the abdomen or in the area around the kidneys. Your veterinarian may be able to diagnose a giant kidney worm infection by identifying eggs in a urine sample.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_a_kidney_infection_begin\"><\/span>How does a kidney infection begin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bacteria that enter your urinary tract through the tube that carries urine from your body (urethra) can multiply and travel to your kidneys. This is the most common cause of kidney infections. Bacteria from an infection elsewhere in your body also can spread through your bloodstream to your kidneys.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_kidney_infection_naturally\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs kidney infection naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Along with cranberry and NAG, <b>corn silk can be used to help your dogs as a natural home remedy for dog UTI infections. Corn silk is the silky part of the corn plant. Corn silk is a natural diuretic, which means that it helps naturally eliminate excess water from the body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_dog_with_a_kidney_infection\"><\/span>How do you treat a dog with a kidney infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment includes <b>longterm antibiotics (4 to 8 weeks), sometimes at high dosages. If your dog is very ill, your veterinarian may give intravenous fluids and injectable antibiotics. In extreme cases, the infected kidney must be removed in order to prevent the infection from spreading to the remaining, healthy kidney.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_there_a_home_remedy_for_a_dog_with_a_urinary_tract_infection\"><\/span>Is there a home remedy for a dog with a urinary tract infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cranberry and blueberry are great preventive fruits which can be easily added to your dog&#8217;s diet to support their urinary tract. Many better quality dog foods will contain these ingredients already. <b>Apple cider vinegar can be added to your dog&#8217;s water bowl in small amounts and may ward off an infection<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_kidney_infection_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of kidney infection in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What are the signs of pyelonephritis?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>increased drinking and increased urination.<\/li>\n<li>difficult\/painful urination.<\/li>\n<li>frequent urination of small volumes of urine.<\/li>\n<li>inappropriate urination (particularly noticeable in dogs that have previously been well house trained)<\/li>\n<li>slow, uncomfortable urination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_act_when_their_kidneys_are_failing\"><\/span>How do dogs act when their kidneys are failing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After approximately 2\/3 of the kidney tissue is destroyed, there is a rapid rise in waste products in the bloodstream and an apparent sudden onset of severe disease. The clinical signs of more advanced kidney failure include <b>loss of appetite, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, and very bad breath<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_dog_have_to_live_with_kidney_failure\"><\/span>How long does a dog have to live with kidney failure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s best if some treatments are started when the pet is at a specific stage of chronic kidney disease. <b>Median survival time for dogs in Stage 1 is more than 400 days, while Stage 2 ranged from 200 to 400 days and Stage 3 ranged from 110 to 200 days<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_act_when_they_have_a_bladder_infection\"><\/span>How do dogs act when they have a bladder infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs with UTIs generally <b>attempt to urinate very frequently whenever they go outside. They also may strain to urinate, or cry out or whine when urinating if it is painful. Sometimes you might even see blood in their urine. Dripping urine, or frequent licking of the genitals, may also signal that a UTI is present.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_a_urinary_tract_infection\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for a urinary tract infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, Marx says treatment for a UTI in dogs is <b>a simple course of antibiotics, usually prescribed for seven to 14 days. You should also encourage your dog to drink water to flush bacteria from the bladder.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_bladder_infection_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs bladder infection at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cranberry and blueberry are great preventive fruits which can be easily added to your dog&#8217;s diet to support their urinary tract. Many better quality dog foods will contain these ingredients already. Apple cider vinegar can be added to your dog&#8217;s water bowl in small amounts and may ward off an infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dogs_urinary_tract_infection_go_away_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can a dog&#8217;s urinary tract infection go away on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even one-off UTIs need to be treated by a vet, usually with antibiotics, and <b>usually won&#8217;t clear up on their own.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_get_a_kidney_infection\"><\/span>How do dogs get a kidney infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most often, a kidney infection results <b>when bacteria from an existing bladder infection migrate up one or both ureters to one or both kidneys. Some dogs with a kidney infection only (no bladder infection) may show only mild signs of a problem that go unnoticed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_over_the_counter_for_a_UTI\"><\/span>What can I give my dog over the counter for a UTI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cranberry and blueberry are great preventive fruits which can be easily added to your dog&#8217;s diet to support their urinary tract. Many better quality dog foods will contain these ingredients already. Apple cider vinegar can be added to your dog&#8217;s water bowl in small amounts and may ward off an infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_UTI_cure_itself\"><\/span>Can a dog UTI cure itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog has recurring UTIs, your vet may recommend taking supplements. <b>Cranberry and vitamin C can help dogs that have chronic UTIs by lowering urine pH, Marx says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_UTI_without_antibiotics\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs UTI without antibiotics?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In most cases, Marx says treatment for a UTI in dogs is <b>a simple course of antibiotics, usually prescribed for seven to 14 days. You should also encourage your dog to drink water to flush bacteria from the bladder.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you tell if your dog has a UTI or kidney infection?How does a dog get a kidney infection?What can I give my dog for kidney infection?How do I know when my dog&#8217;s kidneys are failing?How do you know if my dog has a bladder infection?What are the signs of a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11919","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11919"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11919"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11919\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11919"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11919"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11919"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}