is sistitus in a female dog for her life?seems to have a weakness for it?

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female dog ,14 weeks,has had full treatment for sistitus,finished tablets this week,squating again all time and make puddles as she goes again.to late for insurance !

Answer 1

Cystitis is basically a bladder infection. Dogs do sometimes get just plain bladder infections just like people for no apparent reason. If it's nonrecurring and responds to antibiotics, don't worry about it. It's probably just a simple bladder infection. Cystitis that recurs can be a big problem. It is a metabolic disorder. Here's more info.

What is cystitis?
The term cystitis literally means “inflammation of the urinary bladder”. This term is rather general and applies to any disease that causes inflammation of the urinary bladder.

What causes cystitis?
The most common cause of cystitis in dogs is an infection due to bacteria. Other common causes include bladder stones, tumors or polyps in the bladder, and abnormal anatomy.

What are the signs of cystitis?
The most common clinical sign is hematuria or blood in the urine. Cystitis often causes discomfort and pain. Dogs with cystitis will spend several minutes squatting and producing only a small amount of urine, and they may urinate more frequently than normal.
The signs will be determined by the specific cause of cystitis. Bacterial infections usually cause hematuria and dysuria (straining to urinate.) Bladder stones are often very rough and cause irritation as they rub against the bladder wall. Tumors or polyps are usually not irritating to the bladder, but they can cause bleeding and straining to urinate. A diverticulum is a small pouch in the wall of the bladder that usually causes hematuria and dysuria secondary to the chronic bacterial infection that occurs. Bacteria often reside deep in the diverticulum and are extremely difficult to cure without surgery.

How is cystitis diagnosed?
A history of hematuria, dysuria, and increased frequency of urination is strong evidence of some form of cystitis. When these are seen, several tests are appropriate.
The first group of tests includes urinalysis, urine culture, and bladder palpation (feeling with the fingers). A urinalysis consists of several tests to detect abnormalities in the urine and urine sediment. These are generally adequate to confirm cystitis, but they do not tell us the exact cause. A urine culture and sensitivity determines if bacteria are present and what antibiotics are likely to be effective in killing them. This is appropriate because most cases of cystitis are caused by bacteria, which may be eliminated easily with antibiotics. Bladder palpation is the first “test” for bladder stones, since many are large enough to be felt by experienced fingers.

What is done if cystitis is present, but the culture is negative for bacteria and stones cannot be felt?
This scenario occurs about 20% of the time. When it happens, it is important that more tests be performed so that a diagnosis can be achieved.
Bladder radiographs (x-rays) are taken to evaluate the bladder for common types of bladder stones. However, the mineral composition of other stones requires that special radiographs, using contrast materials, be utilized. Plain radiographs are usually not able to reveal bladder tumors, polyps, or diverticula.
An ultrasound examination is also useful in evaluating the bladder. This technique uses sound waves to visualize stones and some tumors and polyps. It may also identify other abnormalities of the bladder wall, including wall thickening.
Contrast radiographs are taken when plain radiographs and an ultrasound examination do not provide the diagnosis. The bladder is first filled with a negative contrast material (usually air), then a positive contrast material (a special radiographic dye), and finally a positive contrast material with a negative contrast material (double contrast study). A radiograph is taken each time. These three procedures permit visualization of otherwise unseen bladder stones, tumors and polyps, diverticula, and wall thickening. It is necessary to pass a catheter into the bladder and to distend it with the contrast materials; therefore, general anesthesia is required.
Dogs showing other signs of illness, such as fever, poor appetite, or lethargy, should also be evaluated for systemic diseases and bleeding disorders that may be causing hematuria. For these dogs, a chemistry profile and complete blood count (CBC) should be performed. If a clotting problem is suspected, a bleeding profile is appropriate.

How is cystitis treated?
Treatment depends on the cause. Bacterial infections are generally treated with antibiotics. Some bladder stones can be dissolved with special diets while others require surgical removal. Benign bladder polyps can usually be surgically removed, but malignant bladder tumors are difficult to treat successfully. A bladder diverticulum should be removed surgically.
Your veterinarian will discuss the appropriate tests and treatments necessary to return your pet to normal health as soon as possible.

If your dog has recurrent cystitis, she should be on a special diet for life.

Answer 2

I think you may be indicating that your female dog has cystitis and it is chronic. If I am incorrect, please excuse.

For one reason or another, some female dogs do tend to suffer from cystitis (bladder infection) more frequently. Do you see blood in the dog's urine and have bladder stones been ruled out by radiographs?

If it is just cystitis, your dog does needs to see a vet. A vet can do a urinalysis and the urine can be sent to a lab to see what bacteria are present and what antibiotic that specific bacteria is sensitive to.

After the initial infection is cleared up there are somethings you can do to help prevent a recurrence.

1. Use a glass bowl (porcelain is even better) for your dog's water dish. (glass tends to keep the water cooler than plastic and dog's enjoy cool water) That is why a dog likes to drink from a toilet bowl. This will encourage her to drink more water.

2. Add about 1 teaspoon or organic apple cider vinegar to the dog's water. (1 teaspoon to a quart of water) The vinegar will make the dog's urine more acidic and inhospitable to bacteria.

3. Offer your dog a small amount of cranberry juice daily. (just 2 or 3 ounces) Some dogs will drink it ...some will not. Again, the cranberry juice will make the urine acidic.

4. Make sure your dog is getting enough time to adequately empty her bladder as often as she needs to. If she is a house dog and has to go for long hours without relieving herself, the urine can become a breeding ground for bacteria. Turn her out to pee more.

Make sure your dog is urinating easily. If she does have bladder stones, they can sometimes be more 'sand like' in consistency and block a dog's uretha completely, making urination impossible. This is an emergency if she cannot urinate and she needs to see a vet quickly.

I read the additional information and I see that your dog is a puppy. Since you mention insurance I have to wonder you are using the vets at Banfield (PetSmart) Make sure you are using a competent vet.

Your dog will probably need addition test and another antibiotic. Make sure the vet does radiographs to determine if there is a physical cause for her symptoms. Then ask the vet to recommend a special prescription formula diet to help prevent the bladder infections.

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Sistitus

Answer 5

I dont think the first answer knew either we need more infor and use spell check on that word I dont think it is spelld right

Answer 6

cystitis

Could be.

Answer 7

yEs!!