Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Recurrent and persistent urinary tract infections in dogs 1969-1995
By Norris, C R et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2000·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Recurrent and persistent urinary tract infections in dogs: 383 cases (1969-1995).
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Plain-English summary
A group of 383 dogs with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) were studied to understand the bacteria involved and which breeds were most affected. The most common bacteria found was E. coli, and many dogs had infections caused by multiple types of bacteria. Middle-aged to older German Shepherds, miniature and toy Poodles, and Labrador Retrievers were the breeds most often diagnosed with these persistent infections. Treatment typically involves antibiotics, but the study highlights the importance of monitoring for recurring issues, especially in these breeds.
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Abstract
Laboratory records of bacterial urine cultures from 383 dogs with recurrent or persistent urinary tract infections (UTI) diagnosed at the University of California Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) between 1969 and 1995 were reviewed retrospectively to characterize the bacteria involved and their association with age, gender, and breed of dogs affected. Sixty-eight breeds and a mixed-breed group were represented. Escherichia coli was the most common isolate, although mixed-bacterial infections were seen in 58% of the female and 55% of the male dogs. Recurrent and persistent UTI were most prevalent in middle-aged to older German shepherd dogs, miniature/toy poodles, and Labrador retrievers, with no apparent sex predilection. Criteria fitting recurrent and persistent UTI were present in 0.3% of all dogs seen at the VMTH during this 26-year period.
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