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Expert: Charlotte Sherrell, DVM - 8/20/2008


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I have a 3 month old female American bulldog.  She urinated on the floor tonight and I noticed what looked like blood.  She has continued to pee several times over the next few hours.  It's almost like she has a bladder infection.  She doesn't seem to be in any pain or anything.  She just keeps needing to pee.  Do you have suggestions?  Should I take her to the vet or give her cranberry pills or something?

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Christy -

Cranberry pills will not help your dog get rid of a bladder infection. Cranberry pills can help prevent a bladder infection, but it cannot treat it.  Take her to the vet to have her treated properly and effectively.

Best Regards,

Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

Expertise

General questions about the care and diseases of small animals

Experience

I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years; Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years

Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association American Association of Feline Practitioners Association of Shelter Veterinarians

Education/Credentials
B.S. Biology Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University Extensive CE in Feline Medicine

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