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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.
Taking Antibiotics for UTI. Antibiotics are the most frequently prescribed drugs for urinary tract infections in pets. The treatment should last for about one week to 10 days; more severe cases might need more than a week treatment. The vet will prescribe the most appropriate antibiotics, according to the stage of the disease.