We went to the vet a few months ago for a suspected uti. Urinalysis found suspected bacteria but the urine culture ultimately found no bacteria. So the vet said it was probably not a uti. During this visit we also did a blood test but everything was normal except high bilirubin.
Today we went back to do another blood test and it’s a different doctor this time (but the same clinic) who is going over the last visit. He mentions something the other vet didn’t which is my dogs urine has a pH of 9 which could indicate a uti.
Could someone explain some of the reasons why it would be so high? One of the reason is probably due to her not drinking enough water. She really does not even though it is available. Also is there ways to lower her pH? He mentioned possible diets to help but currently she’s on some food for mobility.
Today we went back to do another blood test and it’s a different doctor this time (but the same clinic) who is going over the last visit. He mentions something the other vet didn’t which is my dogs urine has a pH of 9 which could indicate a uti.
Could someone explain some of the reasons why it would be so high? One of the reason is probably due to her not drinking enough water. She really does not even though it is available. Also is there ways to lower her pH? He mentioned possible diets to help but currently she’s on some food for mobility.