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Urinary and Kidney Problems in Dogs

It’s a funny old world, isn’t it? Live starts with leaky little puppies, having to learn where it’s OK to pee and pooh whilst they struggle to learn control. Then as they move into the closing stages of their lives, the leaking sometimes starts all over again as they lose sphincter control and others as they become slightly senile start to forget their toilet training… Luckily there are now a number of prescription medicines available to treat urinary incontinence, supplements such as Aktivait and Gingko for old age, so there is no reason to delay.

Some older dogs develop problems with their prostate glands – this can be simple inflammation, hormonal enlargement, or more serious infections needing intensive treatment. We also see cases of prostate cancer. Prostate problems in older dogs can be helped by adding extra Zinc, Vitamin E and fish oils to the diet. More specific is the herb Saw Palmetto which has been shown to slow prostate growth and modify important hormone levels.

Cystitis or bladder inflammation is quite common, particularly in bitches. It is often caused by bacterial infection, in which case suitable prescription antibiotics will lead to rapid recovery. We also see many cases of urinary or bladder stones. These calculi cause physical irritation to the lining of the bladder, and hence the typical signs of urinary discomfort, increased frequency of urination and sometime blood in the urine (haematuria). These cases all need proper veterinary examination and treatment as soon as possible.
Recurrent urinary infections can be greatly helped by taking Cranbiotic, a palatable natural extract of the Cranbery. Cranberry has been shown to help prevent harmful bacteria such as E coli from attaching to the lining of the urinary system: this makes it much harder for infections to become established. Kidney problems: sudden kidney shut down due to toxins, infection or circulatory problems is called Acute Renal Failure and is not that common. Much more common is the slowly progressive deterioration in kidney function that typically comes with age. This is called Chronic Renal Failure. We see weight loss, reduced appetite and production of excessively dilute urine, which in turn leads to increased thirst Ipakitine is a natural product that helps to clear some of the build up of harmful phosphates in the blood stream associated with this disease.

Drinking plenty of fluids and supplementing with vitamins and probiotics such as Pro-Soluble for Dogs help complete the body's natural protection.


Dog Urinary




Propalin syrup, 50mg/ml, 30ml bottle. Prescription Required
Code: Prop30
Vetscriptions Price: £8.49
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Propalin Syrup 40mg/ml, 100ml bottle. Prescription Required
Code: Prop100
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Urilin 100ml. Prescription Required
Code: URILIN100
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Urilin 45ml. Prescription Required
Code: URILIN45
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Urinaid - for natural urinary health in dogs, 60 x 1.5g chewable tablets
Code: Urinaid60
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Methigel: Urinary Acidifier for Cats & Dogs, 120.5gm tube
Code: METHIGEL
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  Totalcare Odour/Stain Remover 375ml pk 3
Code: TOTALCARE
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  Uripet
Code: URIPET
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Invigor Plus Syrup 100ml
Code: INVIGORSYR
Vetscriptions Price: £5.99
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Ipakitine powder 150gm, for kidney disease in Cats & Dogs
Code: IPAK150
Vetscriptions Price: £20.99
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Ipakitine powder 50gm, for kidney disease in Cats & Dogs
Code: IPAK
Vetscriptions Price: £8.99
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Canine Cystaid for cystitis in dogs, 120 capsules
Code: cystaiddog
Vetscriptions Price: £54.99
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Uropet Paste, 120gm tube
Code: uropas
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  Enurace 50mg tablets per tablet. PRESCRIPTION REQUIRED
Code: ENURACE
Vetscriptions Price: £0.27
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