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The most common cause for straightforward cystitis in dogs is a bacterial infection. However, similar signs may be seen with urinary stones and crystals, bladder inflammation, incontinence due to excessive water consumption or a weak bladder, kidney disease, cancer, stress, spinal cord disease, prostate disease or an abnormality in the urinary tract from birth.
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What Causes Lower Urinary Tract Problems in Dogs? There are many causes of lower urinary tract problems, like: Bladder inflammation or infection; Stress; Stones, crystals, or debris in the bladder...
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Without properly bathing your dog after these situations, it can possibly lead to bladder infections. Bladder infections can also be caused by certain diseases like diabetes and by medications that weaken the immune system, like corticosteroids and some antibiotics. WHAT TO LOOK FOR Bladder infections in your fur-baby can cause:
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Here are some other common symptoms associated with bladder infections in dogs: Passing small amounts of urine tinged with blood Cloudy or strong-smelling urine Frequent squatting or straining to urinate Pain when urinating, indicated by shivering, whimpering, or aches Accidents in the house or ...
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What causes UTI in dogs? UTIs happen when bacteria reach the bladder, causing infection and inflammation. This invasive bacteria typically comes from outside the urinary tract, usually from the skin, stool, or in the environment. Less frequently, UTIs come from bacteria circulating in the blood or from a kidney infection.
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Injury, hormone imbalances, cancer, diabetes, kidney problems or prostate issues can cause bladder problems in both male and female dogs. Certain medications can also play a role in causing crystals or stones to form. These include corticosteroids and certain canine heart medications.
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The most common cause of cystitis in dogs is an infection caused by bacteria. Other common causes include bladder stones, tumors, or polyps in the bladder, and abnormal anatomy (especially in female dogs).
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A bladder infection occurs when microbes (usually bacteria) get into the bladder and proliferate.

Any dog can get a bladder infection, though females are more likely to get one.

Because the disease irritates the organ, it increases the pet's urge to urinate.

Treatment for the infection includes a course of antibiotics.

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Female dogs get bladder infections because of a particular design quirk, that of a short urethra positioned right downward of the anus. First, a lesson about poop. Poop is primarily made up of bacteria, solid undigestible components of food, and metabolic waste products from your bile. But mostly poop is made of bacteria.
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The most common cause of bladder infections is bacteria. There are lots of bacteria near the moist opening of your dog's urinary tract, but since urine is sterile, most of the bacteria are killed with frequent urination.
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Bladder infections are somewhat common  affecting up to 27% of dogs  and have many potential causes. Typically, theyre a result of bacteria traveling up the urethra and into the bladder. Dogs can pick up bacteria from the environment, swimming, or even spread from their own rectal or genital areas.

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