Canine Chronic Bladder Infections: The Dos And Donts

Choosing the right kind of treatment for canine chronic bladder infections is critical. With the right treatment, you can easily cure this problem and prevent it from recurring. But if you choose the wrong treatment method, you could end up worsening the problem. So, you should know what is good and what is bad for your dog in order to be able to make an informed decision.

First, let us take a look at what you should not do.

1. Giving antibiotics to treat chronic bladder infection in canines is not the best idea. Antibiotics, though effective to some extent, are not as good as you think they are. While they can suppress the symptoms, they cannot treat the real cause of the problem and prevent it from recurring. Also, when taken in high doses, antibiotics can cause inflammations and make things even worse for your dog. Most importantly, when taken regularly for a long time, they tend to weaken your dog's immune system. So, antibiotics are clearly not the right choice.

2. Unconventional methods like treating with homemade concoctions are not good at treating canine chronic bladder infections either. They tend to react vigorously with conventional medicines and can cause severe allergic reactions. Sometimes, these reactions prove fatal.

3. Processed pet food can be really bad for your dog's health. Dogs are not designed to eat commercial, processed pet food which is usually high in minerals. They are designed to eat raw, unprocessed food. So, you should change the diet appropriately.

Now let us take a look at what you should do about chronic bladder infection in canines.

1. Go for homeopathic remedies. They are powerful, safe, and affordable. There are no risks of side effects or allergic reactions involved with these medications at all. You can even take them with conventional medications if you want. They are very good at preventing recurring infections in animals. So, if made a part of the regular diet, these remedies can keep your dog healthy and active for a long time.

2. Make sure your dog drinks plenty of water. Chronic bladder infection in canines is often caused by dehydration. So, you should give your dog plenty of clean water to drink. Avoid tap water as it is full of toxic chemicals and could be bad for your dog's health.

3. Keep your dog clean. Bacteria tend to develop fast if your dog is dirty and subsequently it leads to bacterial infections. So, you should bathe your dog regularly and keep her clean.

That is it. Treating and preventing canine chronic bladder infections is, like I already said, very simple. Keep these tips in mind and make sure your dog stays healthy for years to come.