Natural Remedies for Dog UTI: Effective, Easy Treatments

Modified on Jan 13, 2024 | Written by Deirdre Layne

Bladder Infection Remedies for Dogs

When dealing with a dog that shows symptoms like frequent accidents in the house, trouble urinating, or blood in the urine, it's crucial to consider the possibility of a bladder infection. Untreated bladder infections can escalate to more severe issues, including fever and kidney problems. However, several natural remedies can effectively address these infections and provide quick relief.

Dog UTI Home Treatment

Apple Cider Vinegar: Most Popular

  1. Internal Use: Apple cider vinegar, particularly raw and organic, is a simple and affordable remedy. Mix it with your dog's food, plain yogurt, or drinking water. For precise dosing instructions, refer to specific guidelines on this page.
  2. Topical Use: If your dog resists internal consumption, apply apple cider vinegar topically. Effective methods include applying it to the scruff of the neck or the paws. A diluted apple cider vinegar solution can be made for this purpose. Watch Earth Clinic's popular video demonstrating two gentle but effective methods to apply apple cider vinegar topically. Your pet will love you for it, and it works well for bladder infections when applied to the scruff of the neck or the paws. We will also show you how to make a quick and easy apple cider vinegar solution for your dog.

Colloidal Silver

Colloidal Silver, a natural antibiotic, is tasteless and easily administered. 10 or 20 PPM (Parts Per Million) of CS can be added to food or water or given directly with a syringe. The dosage varies based on the dog's size, and increasing the dose is safe if needed. Puppies can also receive this remedy in adjusted smaller doses. A dog cannot overdose on true colloidal silver, the color of baby shampoo; giving more than is needed is better than not enough.

Herbs for UTIs in Dogs

  1. Cranberry: Cranberry capsules can be given to dogs twice a day. You can hide them in peanut butter or cream cheese. Some dogs will even tolerate the powder from the capsules emptied out and mixed into their food. Give large dogs 2 -3 capsules twice a day. Give medium dogs 1-2 capsules twice a day. Give small dogs one capsule a day (or if you empty the capsule out to mix with food, give ½ of the contents twice a day.)
  2. Cornsilk: This is a mild-tasting but effective herb for dog bladder infections if you can find cornsilk tea or tincture. Give large dogs 1 – 2 full droppers of the tincture or 2 cups of the tea twice daily. (You can try giving it in place of water in his bowl.) Give ½ - 1 dropper full twice a day or 1 cup of tea for medium dogs. Give ¼ dropper full twice a day or ½ cup of tea for small dogs. 
  3. D-Mannose: D-Mannose is a tasteless powder that can be mixed with food. This works well for pets and is easy to dose. It is given once or twice a day. Large dogs will need 1 teaspoon twice daily. Medium-sized dogs will need ½ teaspoon twice daily. Small dogs will need ¼ teaspoon twice daily.

Puppies and Bladder Infections

These remedies are suitable for puppies, too, with doses adjusted according to their size. For very small puppies, halve the recommended dose for small dogs.

Warnings

If the above remedies are not working for your pet or your pet seems worse, you should get an opinion from a reputable veterinarian to ensure there is nothing more serious going on. Bladder stones will often give dogs similar symptoms.

If your dog has chronic bladder infections, you may need to change his diet. Urinary tract problems are not uncommon among dogs fed grocery store kibble.

Please keep reading to learn which remedies worked best for our readers (Hint: ACV).  Have you tried a natural remedy for your dog's bladder infection? Please send us some feedback!

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List of Remedies for Bladder Infection - Dogs