Here we go again...UTI

AmyJo

And another issue has arrisen...This morning Ella was fussing so I got up to let her out. I noticed she was in a "hurry" to get to the door, which she never is.

A couple hours later I let her out again and I noticed blood in her urine. She attempted to urinate several more times.

Hence the self diagnosis of UTI.

She was just on antibiotics in January for the tail chewing so I really don't want to put her on medication again. Preferably a natural holistic approach with this particular issue.

I have added organic apple cider vinegar to her water to start with.

Anyone with experience on natural home remedies?

Thank you in advance.

BTW- She had her first cycle January 3-23 with no issues.

BulliesofNC

I could be completely wrong but based on your Bull Terrier developing OCD with tail chewing and now having a UTI it sounds to me like she is being crated too long. Both of these ailments are most often caused from not going outside enough and being subjected to a crate for extended periods of time.

My advice would be to allow her frequent bathroom breaks so she isn't holding in the urine in her bladder. I know you don't want to put her on meds again but it may be the best choice to prevent a bad infection and prolonged health issues.

AmyJo

She goes to her crate between 11:00pm and 12:00am to 7:00am.

Back in 3-4 days a week @ 9:30am till 12:30 or 1:00pm.

We walk most every day. If no walk we have a big yard and she loves to fetch the ball.

The only time she ever messed with her tail was early morning before I got up. 

BulliesofNC

Although I assume the hours were used gently they still tally too many hours of crate time.
11 pm - 7 am = 8 hours
9:30 am - 1:00 pm = 3.5 hours. (If these are your work hours I assume she is actually in the crate longer)
= 11.5+ hours sitting in a small crate.

My advice would be to provide her more activity. Maybe allow her to visit a doggie day care when you are at work since it's only for a few hours 2-4 days a week. This would do her a lot of good.

 

AmyJo

Thank you for your input.

I still think it's better to have her in her kennel for a few hours than be outside in the cold,rain,snow or heat. Especially with skin/allergy issues.

Also...We do not have a daycare option in our area.

I am self employed and those are not my "work hours"

She seems to be happy and is a very good, very spoiled pup. We have no behavior issues with her.

AmyJo

Miss Ella, voluntarily hanging out in her kennel.

She's not in trouble or being ignored.