Introduction
Most of us have pets in our households. Whether it be a dog, cat, hamster or fish, we love them all the same. However, there are some common accidents that can happen to your pet and cause them pain or even death. In this blog post, I’ll discuss three of these commonly occurring accidents: urinary tract infections (UTIs), ear infections and bladder stones.
Urinary tract infection (UTI): UTIs are caused by bacteria traveling into the urinary tract causing inflammation, making it painful to urinate.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by bacteria traveling into the urinary tract and causing inflammation, making it painful to urinate. UTIs are more common in female pets and pets with kidney disease or bladder stones.
There are a few signs you can look for if your pet is experiencing a UTI:
- Vocalizing while urinating, especially straining or crying while they go to the bathroom
- Urinating outside of their litter box (this often happens when they have to pee but can’t hold it any longer)
Ear infection: Ear infections occur when wax or fluid get stuck in your pet’s ear and they become inflamed, especially dogs with floppy ears!
You need to watch out for these symptoms:
- Redness, irritation or a discharge from the ears
- Pain when your pet moves their head around
- Excessive scratching at their ears or head/neck area.
Bladder stones: Bladder stones form when the bladder becomes irritated enough by bacteria that a stone starts to form.
Bladder stones: Bladder stones form when the bladder becomes irritated enough by bacteria that a stone starts to form.
Bladder stones are painful and may require surgery for removal, but they can be prevented with regular vet visits, especially after an illness.
If you notice your pet’s urine is cloudy or smells bad, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian right away.
A blog about three of the most common pet accidents that can happen in the household.
- UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
A UTI is caused by bacteria traveling into the urinary tract causing inflammation, making it painful to urinate. If your pet has a UTI they may have symptoms including:
- blood in urine
- urinating outside of the litter box (especially if you have more than one cat)
- difficulty urinating or straining while trying to go potty
- Ear Infection
An ear infection occurs when wax or fluid get stuck in your pet’s ear and they become inflamed, especially dogs with floppy ears! If you notice these symptoms in your pet:
- pawing at their ears or shaking their head frequently (or if this is new behavior for them)
Conclusion
We hope this blog has helped you understand what the most common accidents are and how to prevent them. Dogs and cats are wonderful animals, but they can be difficult to take care of at times. They require regular grooming and sometimes even medical attention if they have a serious accident or illness. If you’re having trouble caring for your pet, please don’t hesitate to reach out so we can help!
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