If you have a dog with urinary tract infections, then you're probably at your wit's end. You're tired of vet bills and you can't bear your dog's suffering. In this article, you'll learn about three simple lifestyle changes that can rid your dog of this problem once and for all.
Certain dogs are prone to urinary problems and should be put on a preventative program. Since these steps are practical, you can make them part of your dog's daily routine with little effort on your part. These tips work for a dog with urinary incontinence as well as a dog that suffers from chronic infections. They also work for aging dogs, dogs that are prone to UTI's and female dogs that tend to have issues because they were spayed prematurely.
The first step is helping a dog with urinary tract infections is to take a look at the kibble that you've been feeding him. Many of the manufacturers of commercial brands that advertise heavily are little more than junk food. Instead of containing meat, vegetables and healthy grains, they contain meat byproducts, fillers dyes, preservatives, other chemicals. Just like humans, a dog cannot achieve good health on a junk food diet or heal from a chronic problem. Worse yet, the chemicals in this junk food kibble alters the pH of the bladder, setting the stage for infections and bladder stones.
Next, on the list for a dog with urinary incontinence is water. Like us, dogs require lots of it. Don't give your pet water from the hose or tap because it is full of the chemicals that the city uses to treat the water. Instead, invest in a tap filter, so you and your dog can enjoy the fresh taste and health benefits that come from drinking clean, chemical-free water. Just like the chemicals in junk food kibble, the chemicals in water can adversely affect pH levels in the bladder.
If you have a dog with urinary tract infections that seem to occur with regularity, then you need to get your dog on a treatment plan. Stay away from antibiotics because using them may have contributed to the problem in the first place. One reason that antibiotics do not work is that the bacteria has become resistant to them. Another reason that many pet owners do not know is that antibiotics don't actually get to the cause of the problem. Instead, they just curb the symptoms and wait for the body to heal itself. As you know, this doesn't always happen. Worse yet, these drugs have side effects that can make your pet feel worse.
Rather than using antibiotics, consider what many pet owners who are conscious about their health and the well-being of their pets are doing: using a natural remedy instead. Natural remedies work for humans and are very effective for pets. In fact, that's why if left free to roam, animals will chew on certain herbs and medicinal plants found in the wild because they work.
Natural remedies have many benefits: first, they have no side effects. Second, they work by quickly restoring the proper pH of the bladder so that bacteria dies and bladder crystals dissolve. Third, they reduce pain and inflammation, so your dog will stop being in pain. Fourth, they are effective enough to use for treatment, yet gentle enough for daily use for a dog with urinary tract infections that needs to be a preventative maintenance program.
Since all natural supplements are not the same, do some research. This is particularly important if you have a dog with urinary incontinence or a pet that suffers from recurring infections because you want your canine to get better once and for all. Look for a supplement with clinically proven ingredients including Berberis, Uva Ursi, Staphysagris and Cantharis. Also, look for a company that offers a full money back guarantee because this shows you a manufacturer that believes in and stands behind their product.
By following three simple steps: good food, fresh water and a natural remedy for treatment, prevention or both, your "dog with urinary tract infections" can be done with that label once and for all. ___________________________________
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