Let's face it the chances are not very good that you favorite canine friend is going to walk up one day and speak in clear sentences.
While many of us believe our pets can communicate chances are that bow wow didn't mean fill my bowl now, so we are faced with recognizing such problematic conditions as bladder infection through detective like observation.
  The bladder is a sac like apparatus whose sole purpose is to store urine coming from the kidneys.
While most of us don't really think much about our dog's bladder what becomes crystal clear is how messy life would be without this unassuming storage sack.
When bacteria gains access to the bladder through the urethra often times it is eliminated before infection can occur but in the case of a bladder infection (bacterial cystitis) things can turn ugly quick.
The so titled topic of this article "How You Know Your Dog has a Bladder Infection" is the key to avoiding this potentially dangerous and expensive condition.
  First, it is important to point out that in obscure cases dogs with a bladder infection may show no signs whatsoever.
In these instances your only defense is for the infection to be recognized during a routine urinalysis, which is a standard test for most annual visits.
If it is not one of the tests your vet typically runs, you might inquire as to whether it should be considered.
  As pointed out the likelihood of no symptoms at all is an uncommon occurrence.
The chances are much greater that FIDO will be giving off a number of both subtle and obvious indications of his bladder infection.
  The five signs you should be looking for are:   * Frequent or dramatically increased urination * Pain during urination * Straining will voiding * Blood in the urine stream normally at the end * A change in urination habits such as voiding in unusual places.
  Note: One of my dogs had a bladder infection a while back and the only sign he showed was a new found propensity to urinate all over one particular pair of shoes.
  In summary, catching this condition before it gets out of hand is the key to avoiding an expensive and potentially problematic condition.
  Additionally, many pet owners are choosing to combine smart bladder infection avoidance techniques such as increased water intake with homeopathic natural urinary supplements.
This combination has proven to be a powerful combination, not only in avoiding bladder infection but in increasing overall urinary tract health.
If you are a proud dog owner who has been searching for a natural way to promote bladder and urinary system health in your favorite canine friend, this is definitely an option worth considering.