Most Popular. 1  If you were a child of the 1980s, or are just a fan of very-late-night cable television, then you've most likely seen Michael Knight (played by a pre-Baywatch David Hasselhoff) and his chatty supercar sidekick, KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand), do battle with bad guys on the small-screen action-adventure show Knight Rider.
Conditions that change the normal anatomy of the genital area, such as swelling of the vulva, can increase the risk of urinary tract infections. If a dog has bladder stones, the risk of recurring UTIs is increased. Dogs on high long-term doses of corticosteroids (eg., prednisone) may also be at increased risk.
Being a corticosteroid, prednisone may cause serious side effects if given for longer periods of time: 1  Secondary infections, which the dog is more susceptible to due to the suppressed immune system. 2  Increased thirst and appetite. 3  Fluid retention.  Hormonal irregularities, leading to acne, oily skin or dry, flaky 1  skin. Liver damage.  Kidney damage.