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Originally Posted by Ellie May  What diagnostics and treatments did the first vet do?
Are you sure they didn't say to come back for more testing if X drug didn't work (may have been trying to start with the cheapest thing so that they didn't spend your money unnecessarily)? |
Great post! If your vet tried an antibiotic (you never said what the "generic" medication was) and it didn't work, it's probably time for a urine culture.
As Crystal said, vets will often prescribe a round of Clavamox or Baytril to see if that clears it up before suggesting tests, xrays, etc.
FYI, untreated urinary tract infections can spread throughout the body and even become life threatening. Treatment will be a lot more expensive if your Yorkie has to be hospitalized and get antibiotics via an IV.