Urinary tract infections, or bladder infections, can be costly conditions to treat. Try treating the condition at home, but if the infection does not clear up within a week of using home medicines, then take your dog to the veterinarian. Bladder infections are indicated in a dog by frequent or painful urination. The urine may also take on an orange or pink color and have a very strong odor.
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Cranberries
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Cranberry and other citric fruits can cause an increase in the acidity levels of the dog's urine. This can help to kill off any bacteria that may be causing the bladder infection. Simply add this food to the dog's diet as either a treat or as part of the meal. Do not use a juice as most juices contain higher levels of sugar and that can be bad for the dog.
Apple Cider Vinegar
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Add 1/2 tsp. of apple cider vinegar to the dog's food daily to help rid the dog of a bladder infection. Adding the same amount to the dog's water every time you fill the bowl for three strait days will help to rid the dog of an infection and will help to prevent future infections.
Frequent Watering
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By allowing the dog or encouraging the dog to drink on a more frequent basis, the bladder infection may be flushed from the system. This will also help to ease the pain from the bladder infection, providing the dog with much needed comfort.
Bath Time
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If your dog is prone to frequent bladder infections and a trip to the veterinarian showed that there is no physical cause to the frequent bladder infections, then frequent washing may help to prevent the condition. The thought behind this idea is that the dog is pushing bacteria up the urethra while grooming himself and therefore causing a bladder infection. To prevent this, wash the dog once a week with an anti-bacterial soap.
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