Dog UTI and Loss of Appetite
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I have a 14.5 year old border collie/lab mix who was diagnosed with a UTI a couple weeks ago. The vet gave anti-biotics of course, which did not seem to help her. I have been trying natural remedies since then (couch grass tea, D-Mannosse, Marshmallow Root, Horsetail). She is not licking down there as much, but she has absolutely no appetite. She doesn't want to eat anything. Any advice on what I can do to help her start eating? Or even to kick the UTI - because maybe its still present and that's why she's not eating? Thanks!
EC: Please see the posts on this page: https://www.earthclinic.com/pets/bladder-infection-dogs.html. Apple cider vinegar is the most popular remedy for a UTI in dogs. It can be applied topically on the stomach and also paw pads.
Louisville, KY
01/14/2024
You may be dealing with a kidney issue. Appetite problems usually accompany kidney disease. Both of my dogs had bouts with it. It gets very tricky as dogs age. How are the teeth? Periodontal disease generally infect the kidneys as well. In fact, periodontal disease is generally the cause of many issues. The vets get scared to give older dogs anesthesia to clean teeth and then the dogs develop it unless there is advanced efforts to keep the teeth clean. Once the vets won't clean the teeth, it starts a decline in health because of the teeth. Most vets won't admit it, but that is very common. I am not trying to scare you, but I have seen this three times with my dogs.
