Bladder tap or regular sample: How to confirm dog's UTI is gone?

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Does my dog have to have a urine sample extracted directly from her bladder to see is her uti/E coli is gone? Or can it be a normal urine sample?(cheaper). Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 14 days old | 22 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Cultures are best run on urine samples collected directly from the bladder via a cystocentesis. This way you avoid any environmental contamination and know if there is a true infection. Please feel free to post any additional questions.

Bladder tap or regular sample: How to confirm dog's UTI is gone?

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