Cystitis
Cystitis is an inflammation of the urinary bladder. It is usually caused by bacteria that enter the bladder through the external urinary opening (ascending infection). Kidney infections may spread to the bladder (descending infection). Occasionally infections in other parts of the body spread to the bladder through the bloodstream. Females appear to be more susceptible to bladder infection than males.
Common signs of bladder infection include frequent licking of the urinary openings, frequent voiding of small amounts of urine, blood in the urine, painful urination and unproductive straining to urinate.
Important Points in TreatmentMedication must be given as directed. Evening medication should be given after the last trip outdoors, and morning medication should be given after your pet has the opportunity to urinate.
Make sure your pet has frequent opportunities to urinate during the day, as prolonged urine retention tend to promote cystitis. Allow ready access to clean, fresh water at all times.
Common signs of bladder infection include frequent licking of the urinary openings, frequent voiding of small amounts of urine, blood in the urine, painful urination and unproductive straining to urinate.
Important Points in TreatmentMedication must be given as directed. Evening medication should be given after the last trip outdoors, and morning medication should be given after your pet has the opportunity to urinate.
Make sure your pet has frequent opportunities to urinate during the day, as prolonged urine retention tend to promote cystitis. Allow ready access to clean, fresh water at all times.