My dog has UTI symptoms and is leaking urine. Is this an emergency?

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My dog has the symptoms of a UTI, I have him on clavamox currently and we have an ultrasound scheduled for next week to see why he keeps getting urinary tract infections. Today he started having issues with incontinance and is leaking urine frequently. I palpated his stomach and he seemed very uncomfortable. Otherwise he ate his dinner, is okay taking treats. And seems okay. I just want to make sure this isn’t an emergency and can wait for a vet appointment first thing in the morning! Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 57 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

As long as he can urinate and is acting otherwise normally, it is likely not an emergency situation. Consider allowing your veterinarian to collect a sterile urine sample to submit for a culture and sensitivity panel. This may identify the bacteria responsible for Red's infection as well as the most effective antibiotic to use in treatment. Stones in his bladder or kidneys and masses may be ruled out with the ultrasound. He may need to be on long term or pulsed (alternating weeks or month on/off meds) antibiotic therapy.

My dog has UTI symptoms and is leaking urine. Is this an emergency?

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