Most commonly it is used to treat skin, respiratory, and urinary tract infections. Its use in cats and dogs to treat certain bacterial infections and at certain doses, as well as use in ferrets, birds, and reptiles is ‘off label’ or ‘extra label’.

2.1. 2. Treatment of Uncomplicated UTIs

Treating Doggy UTIs Once a urinary tract infection is detected, it is important that it be treated properly. Typically, pets will be treated for about 14 days with a broad-spectrum antibiotic. This usually results in the patient feeling better within the first few days.

For example, amoxicillin could be administered to dogs at a dosage of 10 to 20 mg/kg q12h; however, to maintain higher drug concentrations, the same dose could be administered q8h.

100% Pure Cranberry Juice Cranberry juice is frequently used to fight urinary tract infections in people, and can sometimes be helpful in fighting UTIs in dogs.

To diagnose a UTI, your veterinarian should collect a sterile urine sample from your pet. The best method to collect urine is by a technique called cystocentesis, during which a needle is inserted through the body wall into the bladder and urine is removed by a syringe.

The best known phenazopyridine nonprescription product is Azo Standard. Azo Standard contains 95 mg of phenazopyridine per tablet and Azo Standard Maximum Strength contains 97.5 mg of phenazopyridine. The dosage of both is 2 tablets 3 times daily with or after meals as needed.

Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, nitrofurantoin, and fosfomycin are the most preferred antibiotics for treating a UTI….Common doses:

• Amoxicillin/clavulanate: 500 twice a day for 5 to 7 days.
• Cefdinir: 300 mg twice a day for 5 to 7 days.
• Cephalexin: 250 mg to 500 mg every 6 hours for 7 days.