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My dog finished UTI meds but still has accidents and strains.
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 5 years and 6 months old | 55 lbs
Hello. My 5 yr old, female dog just had a follow up appt with her vet this past Sunday, 11/18 after a round of antibiotic (zeniquin) for recurring uti. A urine culture was done. Vet called me this afternoon to say culture came back and no bacteria found. PH levels were good (7.5). Arrived home this evening & noticed my dog had accidents in bedroom. She has been asking to go frequently, with straining. No signs of blood however, sometimes there is slimy discharge. Message left with vet. Thank you
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on November 20th, 2018
These signs are definitively compatible with a urinary tract infection/inflammation. Stress related (idiopathic type of inflammation) infection and presence of crystals are the most common causes of it.
Another clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Ultrasound or x rays of the abdomen may be needed as there may be stones inside the bladder (which does not show up on urine analysis).
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on February 21st, 2017
Anuria (not urinating) needs to be absolutely checked as soon as possible.
There are different possibilities at this stage: generally speaking either the urinary bladder is blocked and there is something obstructing it (urinary stone or eventually a mass) which is responsible as well for the initial UTI or the kidneys are not producing urine appropriately.
Abdominal radiographs or ultrasound may be needed to confirm these clinical suspicion and understand the underlying cause.1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on November 28th, 2018
The specific gravity is quite low actually - that tells me his urine is way too dilute. I would recommend full general bloodwork (if that wasn't done yet) to check his liver and kidney function and a urine culture and sensitivity to check for a resistant UTI. It's definitely abnormal to have blood in the urine, to have such a low pH, and to have SUCH a low specific gravity. So I'm worked about something metabolic or an infection, rather than something mechanical.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful