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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Well, veterinarians and veterinary specialists believe there is reason to do one in these cases. UTIs don't always show up on u/a. It sometimes takes time for the bacteria to grow. And anyway, it is NEVER a bad idea to do a culture when an infection is/has been present because it is a much better idea to know which bacteria you are trying to get rid of. My dogs have had their share of urinary issues. One had symptoms of a uti with clean urine. We did a culture. The IMS wanted yet another culture just to make sure nothing grew.
As Cathy said, if you're going to use something to acidify the urine long-term, you could run into other issues. With a higher pH and struvites still present, there is obviously a problem. If it is a remaining infection and it isn't treated because nobody would do a culture, then you will also run into more problems which I'm sure you already know. |
ITs not that they dont beleive there is a reason to do one in the case. Its just not right now. Struvite crystals are not BAD!!!Many non serious things can cause struvite crystals. ANd neither is high PH, unless it stays this way and constantly causes reoccuring infections. There is no blood now, so thats a very good sign.
Thanks for everyones input. I fully trust my vets decision. There are 5 of them, and i trust every single one. He just finished abx on thursday. So if the time comes that they recommend a culture i will do it for sure. I have also worked their long enough to know cultures often come back with no answer!!! So i wouldnt do one if it wasnt necesary. It can often be a waste of time. I have experienced that many times with a previous dog, that had chronic utis.