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My dog has a UTI, on antibiotics, still drinking and peeing a lot.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 10 years and 8 months old | 15 lbs

Dog was diagnosed with a bladder infection and put on antibiotics bit still drinking alot of water and peeing in my house! What now? No kidney disease or liver disease

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 30th, 2017

The antibiotic was probably not effective. you will need to stop the antibiotic for at least 5 days, then bring a fresh urine sample to your vet, they will send it to culture and sensitivity in order to know which antibiotic they need to use.

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