Take the dog to a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment
Provide the full prescribed course of antibiotics if a bacterial infection is confirmed
Give any prescribed pain relief or anti-inflammatory medication
Encourage frequent water intake
Allow regular opportunities to urinate
Follow the veterinarian’s instructions for urine recheck or culture
Treat any underlying cause such as bladder stones, diabetes, or kidney disease
Keep the dog’s genital area clean
Feed any veterinarian-recommended diet if urinary issues are present
Monitor for worsening signs such as blood in urine, straining, or lethargy
Seek urgent veterinary care if the dog cannot urinate or seems severely ill