Infectious cystitis in a dog - inflammation of the bladder, with the appearance of symptoms and timely treatment, the animal quickly recovers. This disease affects the animals regardless of the breed.
The causes most often are bacterial infections, hypothermia, urolithiasis .
How to treat cystitis in dogs?
Signs of the appearance of cystitis in a dog are:
- frequent urination;
- purulent, bloody discharge;
- cloudy urine;
- lack of appetite;
- high temperature ;
- anxiety when pressing on the abdomen around the bladder.
As a rule, cystitis in dogs manifests itself in an acute form, but can pass and is hidden. In this case, the aggressive behavior of the animal or, conversely, apathy is an indicator by which the disease can be determined. To make an accurate diagnosis, you should pass urine to the analysis. At an early stage of the ailment, to relieve the pet's pain, you can put a warm compress on your stomach.
Treatment of painful cystitis in dogs at home is carried out in a complex manner. First of all, the litter is warmed so that the sick animal does not lie on the cold floor. Antibiotics must be administered intramuscularly. Douche bladder is spent with antiseptics, which remove pathogenic microflora from it. Spasmolytics are given to facilitate the process of emptying the intestines, in addition they have an analgesic effect.
It is known that from the folk remedies of the dog from cystitis can be given a decoction of leaves of bearberry or cowberry in addition to the basic treatment. These herbs are famous for their properties to heal the organs of the genitourinary system.
To prevent the disease, you must avoid hypothermia, drink clean water, observe hygiene, undergo an examination every year from a veterinarian, take an urine test and make the necessary vaccination. Disease is always better to prevent than to cure.