What are the symptoms of a catheter infections in dogs?

Answer by  starbuck (29)

The symptoms include pain while unirnating, blood in the urine, refusal to unirnate, a bad smell to the urine, and refusal to drink fluids (to avoid urination).

Answer by  melaniebrake (127)

Symptoms of a catheter infection will be loss of appetite, lethargy, fever. Your dog will not be acting like himself and the symptoms should be considerably noticeable. Take him to a vet if you suspect infection as symptoms will get much worse very quickly.

Answer by  katharine (3981)

Some symptoms can be inflammation, pus buildup, and fever, among others. The most obvious sign of any infection is a fever.

Answer by  CrazE4Bostons (183)

They can involve the bladder, prostate, urethra, or kidneys. Symptoms aren't usually present, but sometime include frequent urination, lower abdominal pain, or dysuria (painful urination). If you suspect an infection the easiest way to test is to have your vet perform a urinalyisis and culture. That is the only way I know of to check for infections.