• What are the causes of bladder infection in dogs?
• What are the symptoms of bladder infection in dogs?
• How to cure bladder infection in dogs?

Urinary tract infection, cystitis or bladder infection in dogs is the most common infection that commonly caused by the bacteria E.coli. In dogs, infection is mainly caused in the inner lining of the urethra and the bladder. Urinary bladder is a small sac like structure that stores urine. When the bladder wall contracts, the urine flows from the urethra. A urethra is further surrounded by a ring-like structure called sphincter that prevents the flow of urine. During infection, bacteria travel from the urethra to the bladder causing bladder infection.

A bladder infection is common in both male and female dogs but it is more prevalent in female dogs because in female dogs, urethra is short and therefore, bacteria moves rapidly into the urinary bladder. Bladder infection in dogs causes irritation, inflammation in the bladder spasms. Other symptoms of bladder infection are:

• Frequent urination
• Flow of blood in the urine
• Urge to urinate or dribbling urine
• Loss of appetite
• Stress and depression
• Nausea or vomiting
• Increased thirst

Dogs with bladder infection are very susceptible to form bladder stones. A bladder stones actually occurs due to the accumulation of the mineral crystals in the urine that may lead to serious problem. However, bladder stones can be dissolved by providing healthy diet to the dogs otherwise you need to take your dog for the surgery.

However, bladder infection in dogs can be cured by:

• Taking care of dog’s hygiene
• Providing healthy diet
• Bathing dog regularly in clean water
• Taking care of dogs urination times

To control bladder infection in dogs, vast number of antibiotics is available but these may have side effects. Therefore, homeopathic remedies are always good for treating any infection. Certain juices like blackberry juice, raspberry juice prevent the growth of bacteria in the bladder wall. It is very important to treat the infection earlier, if untreated it may be fatal and infect kidneys and other organ.