How Are Canine Urinary Tract Infections Diagnosed?
Your vet will probably want to do a urinalysis to determine if bacteria or bladder stones are present in your pet’s urine. If bacteria are found, a urine culture will identify which ones they are. A sensitivity test is recommended so that your vet can choose the right antibiotic to wipe out the infection. 5. Oh, Please, Do I Really Have To Give Her ALL Of That Medicine? Afraid so. The infection can return if you stop treating it too soon. Plus, discontinuing antibiotics before they’re gone is the primary cause of antibiotic resistance, which is becoming more and more common. Sometimes antibiotics can cause side effects. If this happens, call your vet so he or she can prescribe something else. Don’t just stop giving your companion the medication. 6. Why Does This Infection Keep Coming Back? It’s possible that it’s the same infection. This can happen if you skipped having the dog urine culture or sensitivity test done. Your vet will probably want to run these tests before treating your p
