Excessive water pressure can also be a result of thermal expansion of the water within the home, even when the pressure entering the water supply is within the desired range. You home's plumbing spends most of its time as a closed container.
Most UTIs can be successfully treated with a course of antibiotics that lasts between 7 and 14 days. Antibiotics for dogs and cats, like Cephalexin or Clavamox, are the most common treatment for UTIs due to their ability to destroy and inhibit the growth of bacteria. Some veterinarians recommend a follow-up urine culture after antibiotic treatment is complete to confirm that the infection has been eradicated.
Dogs most likely to experience urinary tract infections are diabetic females over the age of 7, though infection can strike dogs of either gender at any age. One sign of a problem with urinary function is strong or bad-smelling urine. This may be accompanied by straining or pain during urination, cloudy or blood-tainted urine, fever, a change in appetite and energy levels and an increased need to urinate. A vet can conduct tests to determine the cause of the infection and its severity.