Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Urinary tract infection in pets - symptoms and treatment
By Byron, Julie K·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2019·The Ohio State University, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Urinary Tract Infection.
Plain-English summary
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common issue in pets and often lead to the use of antibiotics in veterinary care. Veterinarians are starting to change how they define a UTI, focusing more on test results and the symptoms pets show, like frequent urination or discomfort. By better understanding what causes UTIs and identifying risk factors, along with using more accurate tests, vets can improve treatment outcomes and avoid giving unnecessary medications. There is also some hope for treatments that might reduce the need for antibiotics. Overall, these changes aim to help pets recover more effectively from UTIs.
Abstract
"Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common diagnosis in companion animal practice and is responsible for a significant proportion of antimicrobial use in veterinary medicine. The veterinary community has begun to follow the standards of care in human medicine and shift its definition of an UTI based on culture results and toward the presence of lower urinary tract symptoms. An improved understanding of the pathophysiology of UTI, risk factors for clinical disease, and the implementation of more reliable in-house diagnostic testing can lead to improved outcomes for patients and reduce inappropriate treatment. Investigation of antibiotic-sparing therapies holds some promise as well."
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30591189/