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cisned t1_je8elf4 wrote

Reply to comment by upvotealready in Bladder stones taken out of a 21 lb dog by seynabri

Your dog needs to drink more water and go outside more often.

UTI are a sign his holding it in for long periods of time

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upvotealready t1_je8mr9s wrote

No its not. Its caused by a bacteria infection.

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Aggravating_Lunch599 t1_je8y96d wrote

Yes, holding it in for long periods of time means the bacteria has longer periods of time to proliferate and wreak havoc, causing the UTI.

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upvotealready t1_je9kc8p wrote

No, it was caused by a bacteria infection that had nothing to do with holding it in.

https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/struvite-bladder-stones-in-dogs

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Additional_Candle_55 t1_je9lurh wrote

No one’s arguing that it wasn’t bacteria, they’re simply saying that “holding it” rather than just going outside can result in a build up of bacteria and/or poor hydration, that results in a UTI, which is a fact for pretty much all animals.

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