My 5-month German Shepherd has UTIs. Are there non-antibiotic options?

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Hi my 5 month old female german shepherd has had 2 urinary track infections in the last month is there a way to fix it beside antibiotics like a operation or something thanks. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 29 days old

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. 2 urinary tract infections in 1 month is not normal. I recommend having Bella's urine checked by a pathologist to see if there is actually a UTI present, or if it is just cystitis. Also, puppies can get 'puppy vaginitis' that shows as a white discharge from the vulva, but doesn't respond to antibiotics and doesn't require antibiotics. This often looks like a UTI (licking at vulva, frequent urination), but isn't. Treatment for this is to have her spayed at 6 months of age. I would talk to your vet about getting a cystocentesis sample and sending it way for a culture and sensitivity and a urinalysis at the lab, before more antibiotics. Best of luck with Bella!

My 5-month German Shepherd has UTIs. Are there non-antibiotic options?

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