UTI
We do not diagnose or dose medications on this board. Your first priority is getting your dog evaluated by your vet with a complete urinalysis and bloodwork if necessary. You don't know exactly what you're treating, so never use antibiotics on your own. (amoxicillin would not be the med of choice in an infection)
There are various medications used to treat individual problems, whether they are bacterial in nature, or inflammatory conditions or something else entirely. Your vet will treat with the appropriate meds once he has performed a urinalyis and other diagnostics where indicated. Don't automatically assume this is an infection. While it may be, only your vet can determine that. In a senior dog, don't take risks, call your vet in the morning or another vet who is available on weekends, or even an ER clinic. If she is straining, painful in the abdomen, constantly licking, or seems agitated in the least, please see an ER vet promptly.
There are various medications used to treat individual problems, whether they are bacterial in nature, or inflammatory conditions or something else entirely. Your vet will treat with the appropriate meds once he has performed a urinalyis and other diagnostics where indicated. Don't automatically assume this is an infection. While it may be, only your vet can determine that. In a senior dog, don't take risks, call your vet in the morning or another vet who is available on weekends, or even an ER clinic. If she is straining, painful in the abdomen, constantly licking, or seems agitated in the least, please see an ER vet promptly.
..........Traci
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It could be age, yes, but it could be the start of an age-related condition. Anytime sudden unusual urination habits start, it's best to get a complete checkup with the vet. Getting these problems detected and treated early on provides the best outcomes.
Again, watch for any signs of discomfort, and monitor her urine for any signs of blood, etc.
Again, watch for any signs of discomfort, and monitor her urine for any signs of blood, etc.
..........Traci
agree with Traci...
and if the urinalysis indicates a possible infection ie. presence of white cells, it's important to have a culture done so the correct antibiotic can be given - there are several possible suspects when it comes to UTI's and they all respond better to specific meds.
When Roxy had a problem, our vet would run a urinalysis and start with a med then switch to a different antibiotic if indicated by the culture results.
When Roxy had a problem, our vet would run a urinalysis and start with a med then switch to a different antibiotic if indicated by the culture results.