Although a dog will not have the words to say what is wrong with him, people get to know their pets and communicate with them without having to say anything.

That is the part about having a dog that people love the most- being able to understand each other without having to say anything, which can be very helpful especially if there is something wrong with the dog, like a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

There are many signs that can indicate that a dog has it, such as:

1. Painful urination - If you notice that your dog is straining to pass water, or mewling in pain when they urinate, this could be a sign that the dog has UTI. Along with the pain, you may also notice that the amount of urine that is passed is very little. This could also cause them to urinate more frequently and in inappropriate places.

2. Foul smell in the urine – Although the smell of urine is never really good, UTI can make it smell a lot worse. If you notice a difference in the smell of your dog’s urine, observe the habits of the dog.

3. Fever – The body temperature of a dog is 101 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit, which is a bit higher than in humans. When you suspect that your dog has fever you have to take this into account. The best way is to get a thermometer and place it in the dog’s rectum, or get one of the digital types and take the temperature from inside the dog’s ear.

4. Poor appetite, fatigue, and lethargy - These are three symptoms that usually go together because if the dog is not feeling well, he will not eat as much or at all, and he will easily get tired. He will also be under a lot of strain because of the pain that he is feeling.

Unfortunately, these can also be signs that there is something else wrong with the renal system of the dog. For example, blood in the urine could actually mean that the dog has bladder stones or kidney stones, or worse, that the dog is actually having a renal failure.

If any of the signs for Urinary Tract Infection appears, you should bring it to the attention of the veterinarian immediately so that appropriate tests can be done to eliminate or confirm whatever is ailing your pet.