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Urinary tract infections in dogs occur when a dog's immune system is attacked by bacteria. They usually appear as a result of eating dirty food or water, which contains various bacteria. In most cases, the presence of a urinary tract infection cannot be determined until there is pain from urinating later in the course of the infection. Read the article below to learn how to prevent your dog from getting a urinary tract infection.

Steps

1. 1 Bathe and brush your dog regularly.
   • If the dog's genital area is dirty, bacteria can enter the urinary tract through the urethra.
   • Trim the area around your dog's genitals to keep them clean and sanitary.
2. 2 Refresh your dog's water daily.
3. 3 Top up your dog with water immediately when it runs out.
   • Water naturally flushes bacteria and other harmful microorganisms out of the urinary tract.
4. 4 Walk your dog as often as possible.
   • Urine contains bacteria that can cause urinary tract infections if urine stays in the dog's bladder for several hours.
   • Consider installing a special door for your pet if you can't take it out often, or provide a pet toilet for your dog.
5. 5 Add water to your dog's food to increase fluid intake if your dog isn't drinking enough to go to the bathroom frequently.
6. 6 Exercise your dog daily to stimulate the bladder.
   • Physical activities such as running, walking, stair climbing, or swimming can help clear your urinary tract.
7. 7 Provide your dog with adequate portions of healthy, completely natural and pure food.
   • Dog food with chemical additives, preservatives and dyes will weaken the dog's immune system and make it more susceptible to urinary tract infections.
8. 8 Remove uneaten food from the dog's bowl to prevent bacteria overgrowth and infection.
9. 9 Feed your dog at regular intervals on a consistent schedule.
   • The diet will allow the dog's body to better digest food and go to the toilet regularly.
10. 10 Wash your food and water bowls daily to keep mold and bacteria free.
11. 11 Do not allow your dog to eat from the trash or feed him food that may be contaminated with bacteria.
12. 12 Provide your dog with citrus drinks on a daily basis.
    • Drinks such as orange juice will increase the acidity of your dog's urine, which helps kill bacteria.
    • Mix citrus juice into food or water to mask the taste if the dog is not drinking the juice neat.
    • If your dog has diarrhea from drinking too much juice, reduce the amount of vitamin C the dog is taking until his intestines are used to it.
13. 13 Take your dog to the veterinarian regularly for early warning of health problems.

Tips

• The bacteria can develop more rapidly in the urinary tract of spayed females due to the shortened urethra. To prevent urinary tract infections in these dogs, you can wipe their genitals with a wet paper towel after each urination.