Go to a clinic immediately if
- No urine is produced, the abdomen is very painful, or the pet vomits, becomes profoundly weak or collapses
Possible signs
- Frequent small urinations, pain, blood, strong odour, genital licking or incontinence
- Frequent small urinations can accompany infection, stones, inflammation or obstruction
Contact a veterinarian today if
- Painful urination, blood or fever needs assessment today, especially with pregnancy, diabetes or kidney disease
What it is
A urinary tract infection is bacterial. It is more common in dogs; in cats, especially young healthy cats, similar signs commonly occur without infection.
What to expect at the veterinarian
The veterinarian will use urinalysis and, when indicated, culture of a sterile sample. Recurrent infection requires investigation for diabetes, stones, anatomy or other causes.
Sources
- Guideline or consensus statement. 2022 ISCAID guidelines for the diagnosis and management of bacterial urinary tract infections in dogs and cats