Is metronidazole effective for my dog's urinary tract infection?

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Can I give my dog metronidazole for a urinary tract infection. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 4 years old

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Metronidazole would not be the first choice antibiotic for urinary tract issues and would generally be used after a culture and sensitivity test has detected it would be the most effective option. It is occasionally used to treat recurrent infections where resistant bacteria are suspected. There are many more effective options available but remember antibiotics should only be used where a bacterial infection is diagnosed (by urine test) - there are many other causes of urinary tract issues such as stones, crystals and inflammation which do not need and will not respond to antibiotics but where treatment will encourage the development of antibiotic resistance which may make future treatment more difficult

Is metronidazole effective for my dog's urinary tract infection?

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