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Bladder infections in puppies are easy to overlook.  After all, puppies do piddle a lot.  But if you’re having trouble house training your new puppy, you should look into the possibility of a dog urinary infection.

Six Symptoms Of Puppy Bladder Infections

All pet owners should be aware of the symptoms of a urinary tract infection in dogs:

• Urine that smells really bad
• Bloody urine
• Lack of energy; seems like she’s lost interest in life
• Straining while urinating
• Tenderness if you touch her lower abdomen
• Having accidents all over the house

How Did My Puppy Get a Dog Bladder Infection?

Puppies often have immature immune systems .  They haven’t had a chance to build up a resistance to common bacteria yet.

Combine this with the fact that female dogs have shorter and broader urethras.  This makes girl dogs more likely to develop a canine bladder infection, since bacteria have a short, clear path straight to her bladder.

As your puppy matures, and goes through puberty, hormonal imbalances often cause changes in her body’s ph levels.  She may become more likely to fall victim to a bladder infection when this happens.

Three Ways To Prevent Puppy Bladder Infections

Make sure your puppy always has a supply of clean, fresh water.  Drinking lots of water will keep her urine diluted.  Plus it helps to flush toxins out of her system quickly, before they can cause problems.

Everyone is looking for ways to save money these days, but buying the cheapest food you can find for your puppy isn’t the answer.  A high-quality diet is the best investment you can make in your puppy’s future health.

Canned food is probably the best choice, but if you feed dry food, read the label.  Chicken or beef should be a the top of the ingredient list.  Avoid dog foods that are mostly grain-based, as grains can cause changes to the ph of the urine. And these changes can lead to dog urinary infection.

You’re probably aware that people have treated urinary problems with herbs for centuries.  What you may not know is that herbal remedies for pets can help to support bladder health in dogs, too.  The same herbs that people use are safe and effective for pets as well.  However, it’s important to use products that have been specially formulated for our canine friends to be sure your pet is getting the correct dosage.

You can learn more about natural pet remedies by clicking on any link in this article.