Treating Dogs With Uti - Should You Go With Antibiotics Or Natural Remedies?

Urinary problems are very common in domesticated dogs. Treating dogs with UTI, contrary to popular belief, is not very hard. With the right type of treatment and dietary modifications, canine urinary tract infections can be easily cured. In this article, I am going to share with you some important information about treating UTI in dogs.

If you have a dog with UTI treatment options include antibiotics and natural remedies.

Antibiotics

Antibiotic drugs usually are used to treat urinary problems when a bacterial infection is the underlying cause. The downside of antibiotics are any side effects in dogs that do not tolerate the medications well, and the fact that they could be a temporary solution, if other factors are depressing the dogs immune system, allowing the dog urinary infection to take hold. Antibiotics are what is known as a specific remedy, as they address the specific problem, infection.

Natural remedies

Natural remedies are considered a supportive treatment for UTI in dogs. A supportive remedy doesn't remove bacteria itself, but it strengthens the dogs urinary system so that natural defenses are working in a way that reduces the severity of symptoms and helps to prevent future problems. For example, natural remedies help restore any Urine pH imbalance, one of the main reasons why dogs often suffer from bacterial infections. Natural remedies like berberis vulg and cantharis restore your dog's urine pH balance and make it impossible for bacteria to survive and multiply. So, the chances of recurring infection are reduced considerably. These remedies do not interact with any medications and with rare exception, will not have any side effects. So, they are perfectly safe for your dog.

The importance of dietary modifications

Moisture content and food could be source of imbalance in a dogs diet. First make sure that your dog has access to clean drinking water throughout the day. Secondly, make sure that the food you provide is AAFCO certified (most major brands are certified). Regarding organic foods and bottle water, treat your dog like you would yourself. If your family drinks water from the tap, then that is what you should do for your dog.

The bottom line is that dogs with UTI should at first receive antibiotics to treat and eliminate any infection. The veterinarian will also check the immune status of the dog, because infections shouldn't take hold in healthy dogs. Natural remedies formulated to help dogs with UTI should be used along with any prescription medications. The remedies will reduce the severity of symptoms and help to prevent going to the vet for dog with UTI treatment.

By: Jeff Grill

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Jeff Grill is an editor of the Pet Health Guide, which has additional information on treating dogs with UTI. For information on natural or homeopathic approaches the author recommends this site on dog with uti treatment approaches.