My senior dog has recurring UTIs. What causes them and what helps?

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My dog is having yet another UTI she is 12yrs old and we have used septra DS in the past, but I can't remember dosage. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | unspayed | 12 years and 4 months old | 80 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Poor Nikki! If she has a history of leaking urine, she will need to stay on a medication to address the issue for the rest of her life. Pets with frequent UTI problems needs urine cultures and an ultrasound of the bladder to look for things like antibiotic resistant bacteria, bladder stones and bladder masses. Have Nikki examined by the veterinarian. She will need treatment for the infection, maybe rule out causes of chronic UTIs, and there are also diets that can help control UTIs. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My senior dog has recurring UTIs. What causes them and what helps?

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