{"id":4753,"date":"2022-09-12T03:15:18","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T03:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/"},"modified":"2022-09-13T12:14:30","modified_gmt":"2022-09-13T12:14:30","slug":"you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/","title":{"rendered":"You asked: How do you test a dog for UTI?"},"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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#You_asked_How_do_you_test_a_dog_for_UTI\" title=\"You asked: How do you test a dog for UTI?\">You asked: How do you test a dog for UTI?<\/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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#Can_you_test_a_dog_for_UTI_at_home\" title=\"Can you test a dog for UTI at home?\">Can you test a dog for UTI at home?<\/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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_a_UTI\" title=\"How do you know if your dog has a UTI?\">How do you know if your dog has a UTI?<\/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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#How_much_does_a_UTI_test_cost_for_dogs\" title=\"How much does a UTI test cost for dogs?\">How much does a UTI test cost for dogs?<\/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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#What_can_I_mop_my_floor_with_to_stop_my_dog_from_peeing_on_it\" title=\"What can I mop my floor with to stop my dog from peeing on it?\">What can I mop my floor with to stop my dog from peeing on it?<\/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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#Can_dogs_drink_cranberry_juice\" title=\"Can dogs drink cranberry juice?\">Can dogs drink cranberry juice?<\/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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#Should_you_scold_a_dog_for_peeing_inside\" title=\"Should you scold a dog for peeing inside?\">Should you scold a dog for peeing inside?<\/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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#What_do_vets_give_dogs_for_urinary_tract_infection\" title=\"What do vets give dogs for urinary tract infection?\">What do vets give dogs 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#Can_a_UTI_kill_a_dog\" title=\"Can a UTI kill a dog?\">Can a UTI kill a dog?<\/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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#What_can_I_feed_a_dog_with_a_UTI\" title=\"What can I feed a dog with a UTI?\">What can I feed a dog with a UTI?<\/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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#How_do_you_treat_a_dogs_urinary_tract_infection\" title=\"How do you treat a dog\u2019s urinary tract infection?\">How do you treat a dog\u2019s urinary tract infection?<\/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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#Can_dogs_get_UTI_from_holding_pee\" title=\"Can dogs get UTI from holding pee?\">Can dogs get UTI from holding pee?<\/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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#How_long_does_a_UTI_last_in_dogs\" title=\"How long does a UTI last in dogs?\">How long does a UTI last in dogs?<\/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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#How_do_vets_get_urine_samples_from_dogs\" title=\"How do vets get urine samples from dogs?\">How do vets get urine samples from dogs?<\/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\/you-asked-how-do-you-test-a-dog-for-uti\/#How_fast_do_antibiotics_work_for_dog_UTI\" title=\"How fast do antibiotics work for dog UTI?\">How fast do antibiotics work for dog UTI?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_asked_How_do_you_test_a_dog_for_UTI\"><\/span>You asked: How do you test a dog for UTI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Diagnosis. To diagnose a UTI, your veterinarian should collect a sterile urine sample from your pet. The best method to collect urine is by a technique called cystocentesis, during which a needle is inserted through the body wall into the bladder and urine is removed by a syringe.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-much-cranberry-juice-should-i-give-my-dog-for-uti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How much cranberry juice should I give my dog for UTI?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-test-a-dog-for-uti-at-home\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_test_a_dog_for_UTI_at_home\"><\/span>Can you test a dog for UTI at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A great way to test your pup for a UTI is with Cranimals\u2019 Urinary Tract Infection Test for Dogs. This at-home test helps you monitor and track your dog\u2019s urinary tract health. It\u2019s cost-effective and can prevent extra tests, and therefore a higher bill, at the vet.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E36-LeEXITY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-has-a-uti\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_a_UTI\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog has a UTI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs with UTIs generally 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.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vd8_LR-vMd4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-a-uti-test-cost-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_UTI_test_cost_for_dogs\"><\/span>How much does a UTI test cost for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tests: a urinalysis can run anywhere from $25\u2013$75 depending on your location, veterinarian, and how the urine is collected. A urine culture typically costs between $100-$200.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-mop-my-floor-with-to-stop-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_mop_my_floor_with_to_stop_my_dog_from_peeing_on_it\"><\/span>What can I mop my floor with to stop my dog from peeing on it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mix a one-to-one solution of white vinegar and water. Using a sponge, rub the solution onto the stain. Let it sit for 5-to-10 minutes, and then wipe it up with a clean, dry towel. Some experts advise using a more diluted formulation of 1\/2-cup vinegar to one gallon of warm water.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-drink-cranberry-juice\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_drink_cranberry_juice\"><\/span>Can dogs drink cranberry juice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both cranberries and dried cranberries are safe to feed to dogs in small quantities.\u00a0 Juices that contain grape juice are potentially dangerous, as are cranberry dishes that contain large amounts of sugar, alcohol, or other ingredients.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-scold-a-dog-for-peeing-inside\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_scold_a_dog_for_peeing_inside\"><\/span>Should you scold a dog for peeing inside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Punishment can make things worse<\/p>\n<p>Suppose they pee in the house and you yell at them.\u00a0 This means that aside from not solving the problem, punishing the dog actually makes the problem worse because it means the dog is now scared to pee in front of you outside. This can make resolving house training issues even harder.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kXNBN_HSCrY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-vets-give-dogs-for-urinary-tract\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_give_dogs_for_urinary_tract_infection\"><\/span>What do vets give dogs for urinary tract infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Enrofloxacin, orbifloxacin, and marbofloxacin are all fluoroquinolones approved to treat UTIs in dogs; although all are used in cats, only some are approved for this use.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-a-uti-kill-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_UTI_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>Can a UTI kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bacterial urinary tract infections are relatively common in canines, with females being more susceptible than males. If not attended to, a urinary tract infection can lead to serious complications, including scarring and eventual kidney failure.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.k9ofmine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Dog-UTI-800x604.jpg\" alt=\"Dog UTIs: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and Home Remedies!\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-feed-a-dog-with-a-uti\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_a_dog_with_a_UTI\"><\/span>What can I feed a dog with a UTI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The best diet to prevent UTIs is a raw food diet, full of whole foods that contain B12 vitamins, Vitamin C and minerals that will support your dog\u2019s immune system. Vitamin C can only do its work when biologically available and not synthetic essential amino acids are present in every meal the dog gets.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-a-dog-s-urinary-tract-infection\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_dogs_urinary_tract_infection\"><\/span>How do you treat a dog\u2019s urinary tract infection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If the vet determines your dog\u2019s urinary tract problems are being caused by an underlying condition, they\u2019ll seek to treat the underlying cause first. Antibiotics are the typical treatment for UTIs in dogs, and the vet may also prescribe pain medication, because UTIs can be very uncomfortable for dogs.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XxGUeM55MCw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-get-uti-from-holding-pee\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_UTI_from_holding_pee\"><\/span>Can dogs get UTI from holding pee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Forcing your dog to hold his bladder for too long on a regular basis can increase the risk of: Urinary tract infections \u2013 part of the urination cycle is to help their body flush out bacteria and toxins that build up in the kidney, bladder, and urethra.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-a-uti-last-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_a_UTI_last_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long does a UTI last in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treating Doggy UTIs<\/p>\n<p>Once a urinary tract infection is detected, it is important that it be treated properly. Typically, pets will be treated for about 14 days with a broad-spectrum antibiotic. This usually results in the patient feeling better within the first few days.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-vets-get-urine-samples-from-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_vets_get_urine_samples_from_dogs\"><\/span>How do vets get urine samples from dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A sterile needle and syringe are used to collect urine from the bladder. The needle is passed through the abdominal wall into a full bladder and urine is withdrawn directly into the sterile syringe.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aftdk02aJi0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-fast-do-antibiotics-work-for-dog-uti\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_fast_do_antibiotics_work_for_dog_UTI\"><\/span>How fast do antibiotics work for dog UTI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diagnosis and Treatment<\/p>\n<p>This typically includes either you or the veterinarian obtaining a urine sample from the dog to be examined for bacterial, crystals, and protein. Once the vet determines the cause, he will usually give the dog a round of antibiotics for one week to 10 days to clear the infection.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents You asked: How do you test a dog for UTI?Can you test a dog for UTI at home?How do you know if your dog has a UTI?How much does a UTI test cost for dogs?What can I mop my floor with to stop my dog from peeing on it?Can dogs drink cranberry&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194665,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/How-do-you-test-a-dog-for-UTI.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4753"}],"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=4753"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4753\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194664,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4753\/revisions\/194664"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194665"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4753"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4753"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4753"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}