My dog squats to pee often, drinks more, and kicks. Is it a UTI?

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My dog has recently been squatting to pee a lot but it doesn't seem like anything comes out after the first time or two that she does this. At first I thought she was just marking since she did it mainly on walks but now she's doing it at home as well. She is also drinking more water than usual, but still eating normally. She has also been kicking herself a lot more. Does this sound like a UTI? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old | 22 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

The straining to urinate along with the increased thirst may indeed indicate a developing UTI. You would need to have Zo physically examined by your veterinarian for confirmation. A sterile urine sample should be collected and submitted for urinalysis and urine culture/sensitivity. This may identify the organism responsible as well as the best antibiotic to use in treatment. Your vet may recommend abdominal x-rays or ultrasound to rule out kidney or bladder stones. Given current events, you may need to drop her off at the clinic then wait for the doctor to call you to discuss exam findings and treatment options.

My dog squats to pee often, drinks more, and kicks. Is it a UTI?

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