Pets with a history of urine dribbling and involuntary urination also should be
evaluated for urinary tract infection prior to starting medications such as Proin (for dogs) for urine incontinence.
The report looked at antimicrobial usage patterns from the electronic medical records of dogs
evaluated for urinary tract infections (UTIs) or respiratory tract infections (RTIs) at any of 926 general - practice Banfield Pet Hospitals over the course of a calendar year (January 1, 2015 — December 31, 2015).
Not exact matches
Looking at a urine sample along with the bloodwork goes a long way towards
evaluating kidney function, determining whether a pet has diabetes, checking
for protein loss through the urine, and looking
for evidence of
urinary tract infections.
Urine tests to screen
for urinary tract infection and other disease, and to
evaluate the ability of the kidneys to concentrate urine
In pets with recurrent or persistent
infections, additional testing may be done, including urine culture, X-rays, and ultrasound to
evaluate for other diseases like
urinary tract stones, polyps, or tumors.
Urine tests to screen
for urinary tract infections and other diseases, and to
evaluate the kidney's ability to concentrate urine