Dog Bladder Infection

The bladder is an organ in the body that stores urine. bladder infection in dogs is often caused by bacteria. However, recurrent or persistent infection may indicate other conditions such as bladder stones, bladder cancer, Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism), diabetes mellitus, and anatomic defects.

bacterial

The bladder and the urine is normally sterile. The infection occurs when bacteria from the bladder through the urethra outside the body. This type of infection can be simply treated with a course of antibiotics.

Canine bladder stones

There are different types of urinary stones. oxalate stones are the type that causes infection of the urinary bladder of dogs.

The substance that inhibits the formation of calcium oxalate stones is nephrocalcin. Because of some genetic disorders that substance is defective dogs that develop this type of bladder stones.

Calcium oxalate stones can be dissolved by special schemes. In most cases, surgical removal is necessary. However, dietary changes can prevent the formation of new stones.

Bladder cancer

This type of cancer is rare in dogs. Over 50% of bladder tumors are malignant. The tumor usually develops in the neck of the bladder. As it becomes more, it can block the flow of urine from the bladder and.

Surgical excision is possible if the tumor is located near the bladder neck or has not spread to other parts of the body. Other treatment options include chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Cushing's Disease

In dogs with Cushing's disease, the body produces more cortisol. Excessive levels of this hormone increases calcium in the urine which causes the formation of calcium oxalate stones. As mentioned above, this type of stone causing an infection of the urinary bladder in dogs.

For Cushing's disease caused by an adrenal tumor, the treatment is surgical removal and supplementing with cortisol until the adrenal glands function normally again.

pituitary Cushing's disease burden is treated with medication drug to restore the production of cortisol to normal levels.

Diabetes mellitus

Dogs with diabetes from insufficient insulin to absorb and use glucose. Excess glucose promotes the growth of bacteria and infections of the bladder. Diabetes mellitus is treated by insulin injections.

anatomical abnormalities

Diverticula of the bladder can contain bacteria and is an area inaccessible to antibiotics. Surgical removal may be necessary if prolonged treatment with antibiotics does not get rid of the infection.

neurological

Older dogs may have difficulty emptying the bladder due to disk problem, a tumor of the spine, liver disease and the syndrome of the cauda equina.

Some of the symptoms of bladder infection in dogs are:

- Blood in urine

- Difficulty in urination

- Urinating more frequently and in small quantities

- Urinating in odd areas

- Potable increased

- Excessive Licking genitals

Not all dogs show the same signs. If your dog shows any of these symptoms, consult your veterinarian for a proper diagnosis.