My dog has a UTI. What foods can help or prevent future infections?

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My dog was diagnosed with a UTI and given medication. What are some foods, that she should eat, that can help alleviate symptoms or prevent future episodes. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 6 years and 2 months old | 60 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Sometimes urinary tract infections are just a one time unfortunate event. In females it is due to an ascending bacterial infection because the anus and vulva are close to each other. If she gets reoccurring infections I would have your Vet examine her vulva to see if it is recessed/tucked, make sure she doesn't have a dermatitis around her vulva, check her for hypothyroidism (low thyroid which pre-disposes to infections), culture the urine to check for resistant bacteria and bladder stones. Otherwise there is no food that prevents bacterial urinary tract infections. Diet can help with crystals in the urine and bladder stones. You can use a cranberry supplement to help prevent infections. Good luck! https://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=33663

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