When a cat or dog has a Urinary Tract Infection then most times the diagnosis and treatments are the same. It might vary depending on the breed and the size of the cat or dog.

The diagnosis of Urinary Tract Infections for dogs and cats usually is done by a physical examination and a lot of tests. One of the physicla examinations is a palpation of the abdomen. There are also a series of medical questions the vet will ask about the water consumption, changes with urination and medications that the animal might be on.

Treatment for both dogs and cats usually involves antibiotics. In severe cases surgery or catheterization is required. There are some animals that can be treated by herbal remedies if the animals suffer with side effects from any of the antibiotics given. The antibiotics for Urinary Tract Infections are usually given in small amounts and if the animal is not feeling better within a few days the medication might be uped until the symptoms go away. The healing process for Urinary Tract Infections differs depending on how severe the case might be. In most cases the antibiotic starts working right away and the animal is healed within just a couple of weeks.