They can be a sign of a more
serious infection of the urinary tract, though they are usually not difficult to treat Some UTIs affect the lower tract and others affect the upper urinary tract.
Not exact matches
The reason doctors get concerned about asymptomatic
urinary tract infections in pregnant women is that there is a high risk
of such
infections developing into
serious and symptomatic kidney
infections (pyelonephritis).
Klebsiella activity in the intestinal
tract is carefully controlled and kept in check by the beneficial bacteria, but once it gets to other areas
of the body like the
urinary system, the prostate, lungs (pneumonia), the blood stream (poor wound healing), it can becomes a major cause
of serious infection, and even chronic illness.
Although rare, Salmonella can result in more
serious ailments including arterial
infections, endocarditis (inflammation
of the lining
of the heart), arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and
urinary tract symptoms.
However, vomiting can also be a symptom
of a more
serious illness, such as bacterial or viral
infection, intestinal obstruction from foreign bodies,
urinary tract obstruction, liver disease, or cancer.
Cats that suddenly stop using the litter box sometimes do so as a result
of a medical issue such as a
urinary tract infection or something more
serious.
Penicillin can be used to treat
urinary tract infections, skin
infections or wounds, and upper respiratory
infections, or as part
of a combination protocol for liver and biliary disease,
serious systemic
infections, or sepsis.
Feeding your cat the right food is the best way to ensure that they won't have to go through the
serious pain and struggling
of urinary tract diseases including UTI, crystals, bladder
infections, and even urethral blockages.
However, because refusing to drink can be a sign
of urinary tract infections, hormonal imbalances, liver or kidney problems and other
serious conditions that require medical treatment, it is better to be safe than sorry when it comes to your pup not drinking.
In some cases, he may simply be dealing with an easily treatable (yet incredibly painful)
urinary tract infection or, this symptom may be indicative
of a very
serious, life - threatening problem.