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