Posted on 2009 under Dog Urinary Problems |
14
May
The lower (distal) portion of the canine urinary tract comprises of the bladder and the urethra. The upper (proximal) portion consists of kidneys and ureters, a pair of thick-walled tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.
The prostate gland encircles the urethra in males. The entire system barring the urethra is normally sterile. Pathogens from the environment enter through urethra, the duct through which urine is discharged in most mammals.
Certain breeds of dogs are more prone to develop urinary tract infections. In addition, proximity to human populations has lead to a situation where dogs have become more susceptible to common human ailments like UTI. In fact, urinary tract infection in dogs is far more common than it is in humans.
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Canine or feline urinary incontinence presages other ailments that could be worse and difficult to treat. There is a strong possibility of diabetes or other endocrinal disorder co-occurring with canine and feline urinary infection.
If the bacteria travel beyond the urethra or bladder, urinary tract infection in dogs also carries the risk of spreading to organs like the kidney and even the heart.
It is therefore extremely pertinent to understand how urinary tract infections can be prevented. Detection of symptoms at an early stage also helps since UTI is easily treatable with antibiotics. if the condition is attended to in time, critical damage to other organs can be avoided.
Early detection is possible if you keep a look out for the initial signs of urinary tract infection in dogs, which include:
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