My dog Martini has a UTI. She was going to the bathroom a lot, straining but having no results and had accidents in the house(on my bed). Well after talking to somebody on this board I decided to go the natural way instead of antibiotics. I'm treating Martini with PetAlive UTI-Free herbal medicine. It's too soon to tell as we have only been using it for three days but I noticed that she is not going to the bathroom as much and she hasn't had one accident since!
You can find it anywhere online, it's a bit pricey but much less than going to the vet and a lot better than giving her antibiotics.
Here is the info from the website.
PetAlive UTI-Free contains the following 100% natural ingredients:
- Arctostaphylos uva ursi is a well known urinary antiseptic and excellent treatment for cystitis and all urinary tract problems. This herb contains the glycoside arbutin as the main active constituent. Hydroquinone derived from arbutin and methylarbutin is a powerful anti-bacterial agent and is thought to be responsible for uva ursi's ability to treat urinary tract infections.
- Berberis vulgaris: This widely studied herb contains berberine as a main constituent. Berberine is a recognized antibacterial agent and has been shown to kill amoebae in test tube studies. It also prevents bacteria from attaching to cell walls, reduces inflammation and strengthens immune functioning, thereby warding off infection and acting as a preventative as well as a natural antibiotic. Berberis also helps to treat the symptoms of diarrhea, especially if related to E.Coli infection.
- Cantharis C6 is prescribed homeopathically for a variety of conditions, including severe cystitis and the burning urine associated with bladder infections, as well as the inability to pass more than a few drops of urine at a time.
- Staphysagria C6 is a proven homeopathic remedy also recommended for urogenital problems such as cystitis, as well as urine retention sometimes associated with prostate problems.
- Lactose (inactive ingredient)
Contains no gluten, artificial flavors, colors or preservatives.
Dosage Instructions:
Cats and small dogs: Large pinch of granules sprinkled into the mouth
Small to medium dogs: Two pinches sprinkled into the mouth
Medium to large dogs: 1/4 cap of granules sprinkled into the mouth
Sprinkle on the back of the tongue and let dissolve.
Acute Conditions: Administer every 30 minutes for up to 6 doses a day or until symptoms subside. Thereafter administer two to three times daily for at least 7 days more or for as long as is necessary.
Chronic: Use (for animals with recurring UTI-infections): Two doses of PetAlive UTI-Free daily to maintain urinary tract health.
How long until we see results?
Symptoms should begin to clear within a few days and should be under control within 7 - 10 days.
How long does one bottle last?
One bottle of PetAlive UTI-Free will last 15 - 30 days depending on usage and size of your pet.