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UTI
UTI
Ok, doodle women, I've been searching, becoming more confused. What do you think causes UTI? I feed MOnrty Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover. He gets lots of treats. Mainy carrots, sweet potatoe, No salt chips, sometimes cheese, sometimes chicken jerky, sometimes junk treats from the store> what am i doig wrong? do i have to anayze everything? I read an article online today that suggested a vegetarien diet would cause a higher ph in urine, which i've found out to be a bad thing to get uti?
http://www.gopetsamerica.com/dog-health/urinary-tract-infection.aspx
and yet i read so many other things> does anyone have suggestions? Monty surely was in pain,not to mention what it cost to have him whole again.. and the next time>< geez i hope not.
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Permalink Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on
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High-carbohydrate diets, particularly those that are grain-based, can raise the urine's Ph, so grain-free diets can help with dogs who are prone to struvite crystals. But diet isn't a factor in all UTIs. Giving dried cranberries might help.
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Permalink Reply by Debbie and Thomas on
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I hope Monty feels better soon! I personally had a UTI and it really does hurt and makes you feel VERY sick.
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Permalink Reply by F, Calla & Luca on
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UTIs are bacterial infections more common in females but certainly occur in males. They are almost always ascending infections which go from the urethra to the bladder. The kidney can become infected if the infection is left untreated. Voiding more frequently, and drinking more water, is one help in preventing bladder infections. Cranberries can prevent the bacteria from attaching to the urinary tract walls. Of course, antibiotics are the treatment of choice for the infection itself.
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Permalink Reply by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on
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Sharon I know you are looking for a cause and I don't have the answer to that question.:( But I may have at least a partial answer to treatment. D-Mannose is a natural product that I have successfully used for years to treat my own chronic bladder infections. It is appropriate for all animals as well. I have never had the need to use it for a dog though so I have no experience with using it in that manner.
This product is sold in pretty much any supplement store or natural food store that carries remedies or on line. I have added a link to a site but it is just for informational purposes I am not familiar with this company or endorsing them in any way.
It might be a way to avoid those visits to the vet for the UTI's! Good luck!
http://www.globalsweet.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=DMFQ
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