Signs Your Pet May Be Suffering from a Bladder or Urinary Infection

It may be hard to tell if your pet is suffering from a bladder or urinary infection, because unlike us, they can’t describe their pain.  But if left untreated, such infections can lead to kidney disease or worse.  Dr. Jyl will explain the different signs your pet may have a urinary or bladder infection, and ways to treat it.

1. How common are urinary tract and bladder infections in pets?
2. What are some of the risks associated with these types of infections?
3. How can they be treated?

Common symptoms of bladder/urinary disease.

• Frequent urination (often in unusual places, excessive licking)
• Bloody or Dribbling urine
• Straining or weakness
• Depression or loss of appetite
• Vomiting and pain