Yeast are among the few living organisms that do not need oxygen in order to produce energy. This oxygen-independent state is called anaerobic (pronounced a-na-ROE-bik; without oxygen). During such anaerobic conditions, yeast convert carbohydratesâstarches and sugarsâto alcohol and carbon dioxide gas.
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.
Antibiotic treatment for an infection of the urinary tract varies in duration from three to 10 days. The period of time you'll have to take the medications depends on the type of bacteria present and the severity of the infection. If you are healthy and not pregnant, a UTI can usually be cured in two or three days.