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Causes of Urethritis in Dogs

2021-06-08 / 649 Read

Bacterial infection of the urethral mucosa in dogs is called a urinary tract infection, also known as urethritis. The main clinical symptoms are painful urination, swollen and sensitive urethra, red and swollen urethra, and difficulty in catheter insertion. The disease is more common in male dogs. So what are the causes of urethritis in dogs?

Causes

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1. The urethral mucosa is stimulated by mechanical and chemical pathogenic factors, causing damage due to subsequent infection.

2. It can be caused by the spread of inflammation in adjacent organs (posteritis, cystitis, endometritis, etc.).

3. Male dogs have strong libido, and prostatic secretions accumulate during development.

4. Premature castration surgery; too little water; too dry food; old age; obesity; Lack of exercise.