Friday, October 31, 2008

The Truth About Conventional Treatments For Canine Urinary Tract Infection

By Ann Matthews

I was enraged after reading about this. About 14% of dogs get canine urinary tract infection at some point in their lives. Mainstream veterinarians are quick to prescribe antibiotics in order to treat the bacterial infection rather than teach pet owners how to maintain bladder and urinary tract health in their dogs through holistic treatment.

Antibiotics may get rid of dog urinary tract infection and struvite crystals in the urine quickly but they don't get to the root of the problem and prevent recurrence. Antibiotic treatment is very powerful and has dangerous side effects since dogs must take such high doses for long periods in order for the treatment to have an effect. This is because dogs metabolize most of the drugs, which then pass through in their urine.

Adding to the problem is the fact that the overuse of antibiotics has led to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. In order to prevent this from happening and promote overall health, it is important to look beyond the mainstream treatments for canine urinary tract infection. Instead, pet owners should search for holistic solutions and implement dietary and lifestyle changes as help for dog urinary tract infections.

When a dog urinary tract infection is in its late stages and you notice symptoms such as lethargy, painful urination, and blood in the urine, it is necessary to take your dog to an expert and seek conventional treatment. If you don't do so, the infection can travel up to your dog's kidneys and become life-threatening. In this case, a homeopathic remedy can serve as a safe and effective complementary therapy that helps to strengthen the immune system and assist in the healing process.

If a canine urinary tract infection is in an early stage, opt for natural, holistic treatment and avoid the hard drugs. By doing so, you can safely and effectively get rid of the infection and keep it from coming back. In this case some dietary and lifestyle changes can be beneficial in addition to homeopathic treatment.

In order to make sure that your dog is getting enough fluid, make sure to provide ready access to fresh, clean water at all times. If at all possible, give your dog filtered water as opposed to chlorinated or fluoridated tap water. Also make sure that your dog has plenty of opportunities to empty his bladder by taking him out on walks at least twice a day. Holding it in too long can lead to dog urinary tract infection. Frequent walks are also beneficial because they promote health through exercise.

To help prevent canine urinary tract infection through diet, try to feed your dog as much unprocessed, raw food as possible. Aim to feed your dog food that contains enough essential minerals like niacin, thiamin, and magnesium. Avoid dry foods and foods that contain sugar. Also make sure your dog is eating a few small meals per day versus two big meals per day. These preventive lifestyle and dietary changes are highly effective and complementary to conventional treatments.

Most importantly, give your dog a homeopathic remedy every day for the best results. A homeopathic remedy can promote optimum bladder health, prevent infection, maintain the healthy flow of urine, and boost the immune system. Unlike medication, they are safe to use for long periods can promote the overall health of your dog. Dog urinary tract infection will not come to affect your dog anymore if you make these important lifestyle changes and give him a homeopathic remedy on a regular basis.

Now it's time to start putting this advice to use. Only give your dog strong medication as a last resort. If you want to promote permanent recovery and long-term health you need to stop relying on quick fixes. Diet, lifestyle, and homeopathic treatment will go a long way in ensuring that your dog's problems with canine urinary tract infection become a thing of the past.


If you want to make sure you are giving your pets the best health care available, please take time to read more about the many natural alternatives at my site: http://www.natural-pet-treatment.com

BIO: Ann Matthews is a long time pet health enthusiast with Pet Alive who has a real passion for the well-being of all pets

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