Urinary tract infections in pets occurs frequently causing urination to be extremely painful and uncomfortable. These infectionsare caused by bacteria that enter the urethra (the tube connecting the bladderto the exterior of the body through which urine flows), bladder or any part ofthe urinary tract.Female cats and dogs experience more episodes of urinarytract infections because the urethra is shorter and broader than in males. left untreated urinary tract infections can lead to more serious healthcomplications such as kidney infections.The common symptoms and signs of urinary tract infectionsinclude: Straining to urinate, urinating with pain, licking of the genitals,cloudy or blood urine, urinating without passing much urine - only drops, urinatingin odd places, fever, and loss of appetite. Uva Ursi contains chemicals, primarily hydroquinone and hydroquinone derivatives, that make it potentially useful for urinary conditions and is used to treat infections such as cystitis, urethritis and nephritis. It has been used to reduce the accumulation of uric acid and relieve pain of bladder stones. Uva ursi can reduce bacteria in the urine. It can also reduce swelling (inflammation). Uva ursi is used primarily for urinary tract disorders, including infections of the kidney, bladder, and urethra; swelling (inflammation) of the urinary tract; increased urination; painful urination; and urine that contains excess uric acid or other acids. Uva ursi is also used in combination to treat people with compulsive bedwetting and painful urination. Today, uva ursi is used to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs) and cystitis (bladder inflammation) and helped prevent recurrent UTIs. Uva ursi contains arbutin, a chemical known to have antimicrobial activity against E. coli. Uva Ursi may be of great value in diseases of the bladder and kidneys, strengthening and imparting tone to the urinary passages.
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