Urinary tract infections in male dogs are a fairly rare condition. Since male dog urinary tract infections are so rare, they often go for long periods of time without being diagnosed.
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What is a Urinary Tract Infection?
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A urinary tract infection (UTI) occurs when the bladder becomes infected with a bacterial organism such as E. coli or other bacterial organisms.
Frequency
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Urinary tract infections are more frequent in female dogs than male dogs. It is estimated at a female dog will have multiple diagnosed cases of a UTI in a lifetime, while a male can easily go a lifetime without a UTI.
Causes
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There is no known single cause of urinary tract infections. The most common causes is the prolonged wait between bathroom outings and dehydration. These two situations put more stress on the bladder and can cause infection.
Symptoms
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The most common symptom of a male dog urinary tract infection is frequency of urination. Another common symptom is pain during urination. This may cause the dog to squat rather than lift his leg. The dog may also cry out in pain while urinating.
Cures
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A male dog UTI is fairly easy to cure. A simple round of antibiotics is typically enough to cure the infection. The veterinarian may also call for IV fluids to replace any fluid depletion that may have been caused by the illness.
Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
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It is unusual for a male dog to have urinary tract infections. If multiple infections occur, the veterinarian may request tests be done to find if there is a problem with the kidneys or bladder of the male dog.
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