The presenting symptom of bloody urine in dogs can have many potential causes. The most important historical question to ask an animal guardian with a dog having blood in its urine is to find out whether the bloody urine is associated with urgency, straining, increased frequency, or difficulty urination. In those cases, one of the more common causes is overgrowth of various bacteria in the urinary tract, which is usually best treated by a veterinary exam, urine analysis and possibly prescription antibiotics by your vet for pet medicines like Amoxicillin, Clavamox, Cephalexin or Baytril. Most of the first time simple urinary tract infections usually respond within several days, however, if the symptoms are relapsing or don’t resolve, then a sterile urine culture is performed to look for resistant bacteria, thus allowing a better antibiotic selection, and/or x-rays performed to look for other abnormalities (like urinary tract calculi or stones).
| If no known causes are apparent then a more complete workup including CBC/chemistry blood work, as well as ultrasound of the abdomen can be done to look for other abnormalities like hormonal disorders like Cushing’s disease, diabetes, as well as urinary tract anatomic abnormalities, in addition to even polyps or tumors, particularly in older pets. |  |
Many especially overweight dogs can sometimes have recurrent urinary tract infections because of anatomic problems associated with a deep seated or sunken vulva, as well as extra skin folds in the vaginal area, which may need surgical correction to prevent urinary tract infection relapse. Even after a thorough diagnostic workup, there are cases where veterinarians are not able to figure out why a pet has recurrent urinary tract infections, and in those cases, some vets will prescribe periodic or what is called pulse antibiotic therapy the first several days of each month, or low dose PM continuous chronic antibiotic therapy given at bedtime.
There are also holistic options that can be explored like homeopathy or traditional Chinese medicine or acupuncture. I also will often supplement pets with simple signs of acute urinary tract infections or inflammations with great immune boosting supplements like the pet med Cranberry Relief, which can boost the immune system of the urinary tract, along with vitamin C at various dosages.
In the other less common cases, where there is chronic bloody urine in dogs or bloody discharge from the urethra, without signs of urinary tract straining, urgency or frequency, than those pets should have complete evaluation, including not only urine analysis/culture, but also full blood panels to screen for diseases that could be involved with bleeding or clotting disorders such as autoimmune diseases of the platelets, genetic clotting abnormalities, tick borne diseases, etc. With such a systematic approach to dogs with bloody urine as part of the historical complaint, most cases can be adequately diagnosed and controlled with time and patience.
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A pet is like a small kid, they need to get health care like humans beings, this issue is frequent in dogs and the post answers most questions but is always good to see the vet.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
March 1st, 2011 at 6:31 pm
Whenever in doubt a veterinary exam and assessment is recommended.
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I have a papillion male that is 1 yr old… today he peed 3 times in the house which he never does.. The pee was full of blood, what can I do for him since I can’t afford the vet at this time??? he isn’t running a fever and he is still active and he doesn’t seem to be in pain
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
March 10th, 2011 at 11:15 pm
lYou can try cranberry product from 1800petmeds as well as give vitamin C in form of ESter c at dose of 250 mg twice daily. See vet if signs persist as may need oral antibiotic or bladder x ray
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I rescued a male pit bull mix puppy in November 2010. He was malnourished and then he got an abcess on his face and went through ABT. He was neutered several weeks ago and during his recovery he pulled his sutures and had to be \glued\ back. Tonight when I got home he got excited and wet the floor and I noticed it was dark in color. He went outside and then I fed him his evening meal. He went to the door to go out and didn’t bark as normal but he urinated what appear to be bright red blood. He went outside and stopped and urinated again the same with one clot present. He drinks lots and is obsessed with water. He doesn’t appear to be in pain and he continues to be hyperactive. I will be taking him to the vet but in my 40+years of having pets I have never experienced anything like this. Any thoughts/suggestions?
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
June 1st, 2011 at 6:05 pm
Sounds like your dog has secondary urinary tract infection likely from stress of recent surgery. I would return to vet for exam and evaluation for possible antibiotic therapy after urine is checked.
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I have a 2 1/2 year old female pit bull. that has been urinating frequenty and at the end of her pee the blood comes out. what do you think this may be. I have her scheduled for an appointment. thought there might be something i could give her in the mean time.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
July 8th, 2011 at 9:56 pm
May be simple urinary tract infection. Try cranberry tablets one or two tablets twice daily. Also vitamin C at dose of 1000 mg twice daily may help also. VEt exam will determine if urinary infection exists and whether antibiotics are needed.
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my 12 year old female schnouzer is peeing blood i dont know what to do ? to help her and i dont need a vet bill unless i really have to.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
July 30th, 2011 at 10:55 am
Mostg likely a urinary infection, although this breed also sometimes can develop stones in the bladder as well. You could try cranberry tablets from health food store and vitamin C at dose of 500 mg twice daily. If no help or worsens you need vet exam, urine analysis and possibly x ray.
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I too have a black lab that recently started peeing blood. Not every time she pees, but about half the time. She doesn’t appear to be struggling or in pain. I noticed it a lot tonight, and of course my vet is not open on Saturdays. Is the cranberry product mentioned in several articles here available at local stores, rather than Pet Meds? I want to try that immediately.
Thanks,
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
July 30th, 2011 at 10:56 am
You can try cranberry tablets from health food store. One such brand is called cranactin. Also give vitamin C at dose of 500 mg twice daily.
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My 12yr old pitbull is peeing blood i dont know what is going on. He doesnt seem to be in pain.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
August 1st, 2011 at 11:48 am
He should have urine checked at vet for evidence of infection or crystals.
You can try cranberry tablets from health food store in mean time, as well as vitamin C in form of Ester C at dose of 1000 mg twice daily
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We rescued a 5 year old Havanese yesterday. We were told he was house trained and I did notice that he pees arounds the bushes only in the backyard. However, later in the day, he started peeing inside the house and we noticed some blood. I also noticed some blood on this penis right after he urinated but there was no wound. In the yard, he tries to pee several times within an hour but nothing comes out. I am not sure if this is UTI or some other infection or he is just trying to mark his territory. I am very much concerned about the blood I noticed in his urine. Any help would be appreciated.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
August 1st, 2011 at 12:54 pm
IT does sound like your new havanese may indeed have a urinary tract infection or possibly urinary crystals/stones. I would take him in for vet exam ande urine analysis. In meantime you can try cranberry tablets from health food store such as cranactin and giving vitamin C in form of ester C at dose of 500 mg twice daily.
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I have a 13 year old Bischon terrier/Jack Russell mix that is peeing blood and seems to have incontenence issues. If I were to try the cranberry tablets and Ester C, what is the appropriate dose for this type/size of dog?
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
September 1st, 2011 at 9:08 pm
I would try 250 to 500 mg cranberry tablets twice daily. 500 mg ester C twice daily.
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Our dog just began urinating blood today. The blood is dripping from his private area. It is very bright. He doesn’t seem to be in pain. Could this just be from a urinary infection? Thank you.
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Same with my dog, he’s a shitzu-poodle mix. I haven’t been home lately but my sister noticed that his wee wee pad is filled with blood & urine. I checked his *manhood* and found that it’s a bit swollen. He seems find to me, still plays, eat, sleep etc. but more whinny lately. I also know that he humps alot so occasionally his *manhood* does come out and back in. Can you please help? Is there any home remedies, I can help him with? Vet services are extremely expensive and can’t afford it at the moment. Please please help, thanks!
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
September 13th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
This is not one that I would treat at home. you coudl try cranberry tablets from health food store and vitamin C in form of ester C at dose of 500 mg twice daily. However vet exam is best.
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Thank you so much for this information. My sister is visiting and brought her dog and this happened to him. It was a relief to find answers to his problem on the 1800-PetMeds blog.
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my 9yr. old lab started urinating frequently today with slight traces of blood in her urine, is a vet visit required? or can this be treated with a recomended antibiotic.
thankyou
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my 6 yr old pomearrian has been showing signs of blood in his urine off and on for awhile.could he have a infection or something worse.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
October 13th, 2011 at 12:32 pm
Could be urinary infection or perhaps urinary tract stones. I would have vet exam and urine analysis to start.
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I have a 4 y/o male chihuahua, standard size, he is approx 8 to 10 pounds. He is not fat just very tal and muscular. To day I noticed several areas on my hard wood floors of urine mixed blood and when I took him outside he urinated as normal and then went around and lifted his leg to urinate on every bush but nothing came out. he doesnt appear to be in pain. He is acting normally. actually he is driving me crazy because my female is in heat and I have them separated since he is not nutured. He has never had blood in his urine before. I looked at his genital area and he has no swelling, no redness, no pain on palpation, and no evidence of blood. I did notice the blood in his urine outside, so I know it is him and where it is coming from. He appettite is normal and he is taking in fluids fine. Today is the first day I noticed this. I was wondering what I could give him before the vet visit. Thanks.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
October 26th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
You could try cranberry product from 1800petmeds as well as vitamin C in form of ester C at dose of 250 mg twice daily. However if problem persists or worsens, best to see vet for exam and urine analysis. Prostate/urinary tract infection possible, as well as urinary tract stones.
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Thanks for the info on my 4 y/o male chihuahua with the hematuria. But, I do have one more question for you. If it is a uti, (im going to try the cranberry and ester c of course) and he would need antibiotics. What would be the recommended one and the dose? I can get these myself from the er I work for (i am a er nurse and paramedic) I tend to take care of my pets myself including my horses. Or would it be prudent to just take him in to my vet?
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
October 27th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
Always best to have vet exam and urine analysis. Antibiotics are prescription items. I usually would use a quinolone, but cipro too high a dose in people. Augmentin drops 25 mg twice daily would be best guess I could give you, but again cant officially recommend that as this is prescription item.
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i have just moved to i new home 600 miles north of where my dog grew up. he is drinking treated well water for the last 2 days. i notice today that he had blood in his urine. he has been peeing alot because of the new area, peeing on every tree he passes. should i be concerned, or is this because he is drinking new water and marking so many trees?
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
November 1st, 2011 at 10:12 pm
I would consider a urinary tract infection and/or less likely urinary tract stones. I would recommend vet exam and urine analysis to rule this out. In mean time you can try cranberry product from 1800petmeds and/or cranberry tablets from health food store. A good product is called cranactin. Also consider vitamin C at dose of 500 mg twice daily.
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I have a three year old mixed breed dog that weighs 45 pounds and she has begun urinating in the house frequently which she never does. Yesterday her nose was warm and wet. Today it is cold and wet again. I also noticed blood in her urine when I got home and again when I took her out. I don’t have money for a vet right now. What dosage do you recommend for the cranberry and vitamin C? How do I administer the cranberry tablets and the vitamin c? Do I crush them up or feed them whole? Or can I buy powders? Then how much to give?
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
November 17th, 2011 at 8:17 pm
Powders or tablets can be used. Can be crushed in food or given by moth directly. Dose of vitamin C I would use is 1000 mg twice daily and dose of cranberry would be 500 m twice to three times daily. Can also get cranactin from health food store and follow human dose. BEst to have vet exam though if signs persist.
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My 7 year old boxer is peeing blood. He is unresponsive, quiet, and sad. He does not want to eat and barely drinks water. His breathing is also a bit heavy. We have given him amoxicillin. We’re so worried! Please advise on what to do?
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
November 25th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
I would have another vet exam and blood work and x rays to see if any other diseases going on including bladder stones, as well as check of liver/kidney function, etc.
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6.5 yr pomeranian=16 lbs-no fever-on bland diet-panting-peeing and popping ok-wants to be carried outside pee’s sits there till picked up shivering-tests show trace of bld urine and thyroid levels low doing more testing-this dog always barks-no barking only way he calms down is with a little benadril. Vet will try antibiodics-culture and more thyroid levels=do they know what there doing or guessing
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
November 26th, 2011 at 10:42 am
Not likely thyroid disease. I would recommend x rays and possibly ultrasound to get at underlying causes in this case. Antibiotics worth a try, but these other tests may be needed for diagnosis. Panting usually just means discomfort. Have vet check spine as well for possible disc issue.
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Morris is eight. He is a pointer cross. He has symptoms of constant blood stained drips, frequent urination, (some accidents indoors), loss of weight. He was 40 kilos and now he is down to 34kilos. He is beginning to look skinny, though he eats well twice daily. Increasing his meal size causes him to vomit the whole lot back. He accepts extra biscuits though. He runs well still, but can just collapse on the beach when we are walking.
We came from France last year and I took him back there to see his old vet because the UK vet said it was not possible for her to do a rectal exam since his rectum is too long.
He was tested for crystals in the urine and UTI and twice prescribed antibiotics and pain killers though I have no real evidence Morris has pain.
French vet examined him at once when we got there, and stated his prostate is extremely irregular and enlarged. She suspected cancer, and said I should consider euthanasia soon. There is no treatment. We could have a biopsy to prove this but there is little point since there is no treatment, and in any case he would be very distressed about this procedure.
He has great trouble evacuating feces, and I often need to clean him because unfinished feces are hanging out.
Morris does keep trying to lick his clean rear end and seems concerned about his anus.
He seems to have become intolerant recently, and a friend who had looked after him for me when I was away last week said he attacked another dog that he passed when she was walking him on the lead. She refuses to look after him again.
I have never known my lovely dog behave in this way.
Is there anything I can do? I feel I am letting him down if I don’t let him live. Yet he could be in pain? I do not want to use drugs to keep him in a drugged state for the rest of his life.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
December 1st, 2011 at 6:23 pm
There is a prescription medicine known as piroxicam which can help bladder or prostate inflammation and even if there is cancer present. you may want to consider a homeopathic veterinarian in France who may be able to offer palliative care as well. To learn more about homeopathy see http://www.beyondflatearth.com as well as my website http://www.canineworld.com/drdym. The piroxicam and/or metacam prescription may help with urinary discomfort.
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Thank you for your reply.
I saw a new vet today in the UK; she has taken bloods and again done a rectal exam. She phoned tonight to say his bloods are fine in terms of red and white cells platelets etc.
She emptied his anal glands which simply must have helped to relieve his symptoms there. She intends to scan him, aspirate cells for biopsy and also remove his testicles tomorrow. She says this will make the prostate shrink.
She still holds out hope the cancer may be benign, because of the blood results she said.
I will tell her of your advice so it can be used also. Thank you so much for your care.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
December 1st, 2011 at 11:22 pm
Interestingly prostate cancer is much higher in neutered than nonneutered pets. However if your pet has simple prostatic enlargement, then surgical neutering should solve the problem.
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I have a dachshound that is 7 years. she just recently had one of her disc slip and now she’s peeing blood.. could it be all the meds that she was on? i don’t have money that this time to take her to the vet but i would like to find something that might help her
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
December 21st, 2011 at 11:02 am
You can try cranberry tablets from health food store, as well as holistic remedy tinkle tonic by http://www.animalessentials.com Best though to have vet exam as may need antibiotics for urinary tract infection.
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My 11 day old puppy just started to pee blood. took him to the vet today because of blood in stool. they told me he had hypothermia and hypoglycemia. they gave him sugar water and told me to feed him formula every 2 hrs and keep him warm. I’ve been doing that and then this happened, and I don’t know what to do. I did get him a little too warm on the hot pad (101.2) but I gave him 1 ml of mild temp water to try and cool him down. could that have done it, or something else?
Thanks!
p.s. he is very underweight, only .2 lbs
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
December 22nd, 2011 at 1:01 pm
I would take puppy back to vet as in my opinion needs hospitilzation and injectable sugar/IV fluids in hospital.
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We have purchased or a CO owners with a breeder of a 3yr Pedigree Rottwieler and after he went back to the previous owners (Breeders) for serving (condition of contract) he has started to pass clots of blood. We called a vet and she diagnosed exactly the cause and to back that up we took him and had an ultra sound done also cafata’s inserted in the urinary track and found crystals.
He was put on a special diet SD product by hills in Australia, and antibiotics, this cured him. Then some two weeks later it is back. And this time worse?
We are now looking at surgery plus cleaning the urinary track along with the urethra and now castration.
We did not want to go for the castration because of his breeding and quality of dog.
But it looks like no other option.
We also tried to get help from the breeder as to cost’s as it was caused by them from the bitch along with torn ligaments in his right shoulder and broken declaws.
The the latter we had them pay but the blood has shown up later although our vet is aware of a white mucas on his penis at that time and put it down to his hormones being high. later
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 8th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Sorry to hear of the urinary problem. Does sound like surgery is best option at this point.
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We have spent now over $1400.00 even before the operation on vetinary bills along with test’s and special diet and medication.
We adore this beautiful boy and all the previous owners offer is to give us our money back and she will look after him as she works for a vet.
Some comfort to us after owning him for 8mths and moulding him into a gentle giant.
She when he was serving this bitch was to have served another only she was to late in season, so after the injuries that he sustained from the first, we wonder how he would have came back.
It was only when he was being dropped off that we notice his sore leg (Shoulder) and they said “Oh yes he has hurt his leg” that was all they offerd until later that night he started to cry and whimper when walking that I contacted her and said we were taking him to our vet for a check up, boy did we cop some abuse and an earful.
Later the next morning she contacted us to find out the vet’s details and phoned them giving her card number so as to pay that.
But this issue we are landed with.
Knowing how he was treated he is never going back to them again.
I thankyou for having a great site.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 8th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
You are very welcome. Thanks for sharing your story.
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That is the $450.00 CO ownership money only, not the $1400.00 ++ what is next.
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Thanks Dr Michael, we have an update as of yesterday, we had him to our vet (Sunday Australia time) and did some more scan plus inserting cafatas along with 3 containers of saline to flush him out, we did get some crystals in the flush but are still quite alot more on the scan.
Ovet phoned a specialist in Sydney and he told him not to operate as this can be controlled by a special diet but we have to stop the bleeding first.
We did have him booked originally today for surgery and castration. But luckily he had this convultion of blood clots on Saturday night to bring this to a head and now this out come.
The surgeon stated that he should not be used for breeding in the future and this we all feel the previous owners were aware of this problem and just passed him on to us without telling us.
People well up in the Rottwieler Club here in Australia are now aware and do not speak highly of these previous owners re health not treating of dogs.
We are in this for the long haul for the dogs sake as there is no way he is going any where.
Thanks for your input but the specialist has said no to operating also to castration along with never to breed off him, like the previous owners have now several times..
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I have an 11 year old spayed female blue heeler mix. This morning at around 3 am she started crying togo out which is very unusual for her. She went outside and assumed the position but just dribbled. Then when I got up at 4am (we have a three month old baby) there was a little puddle on the floor which was blood tinged. She has a history of seizures but hasn’t had one in over a year. She is not taking any medication. I’m assuming this could be a UTI but i’m afraid it might be stones. Having a new baby puts us in a tight financial position so a trip to the vet may be out of the question. Any suggestions?
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 9th, 2012 at 11:50 am
Urinary tract infection is possible as well as urinary tract stones. Not one I would advise treating at home. Best to have vet exam and urine analysis to help sort out.
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We had to change medication as he started to vomit and it turns out that the Clav in amoxylclav was the problem.
He had an injection for nausioua and a Hydra Bath so as to cheer him up and keep up his hi spirit about visting the vet.
We also have stopped the sedatives as he is quiet in general.
The blood is not as bright today plus the PH is starting to change it is now a pale orange so is heading in the right direction.
We are very lucky in getting help as the vetinary hospital that we go to is on call 24/7 and you talk to a person plus they have over 20 vet’s available from the same vetinary hospital plus a vet specialist on phone call even weekends.
The animal comes first no matter what, and that includes money, get the pet or your mate right and worry about the money later.
We also have our regular vet that is mobile and only charges normal rates even after hours including weekends.
We have been so fortunate in this matter with them.
Rottweiler club members (Breeders) have also been very helpful) unlike the horrible previous owners. We will be taking action against them with the support of many.
Thanks for a great site.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 10th, 2012 at 5:54 pm
Thanks for sharing your story and progression.
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I would also like to mention that the vet’s also allow you in the room / operating room etc with your pet / mate at all times. We were able to help at all times plus able to help, this helps your pet from fretting. Att all times our boy had no sedation even with the cafata’s and urine needles etc. He has a heart of gold.
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Yesterday we had another issue with a build up or clot of crystals in the urine track near the uretha.
We were monitoring his urine and it was only very weak then nothing? this we monitored for an hour and after a short walk nothing changed.
We contacted the vetinary hospital and took him and did ultra sound and xray’s plus cafata’s and saline in to try and find the blockage.
On the xray’s we found a 2 inch long clot of crystals after the uretha and in the urine track.
It took 3 packs of saline to loosen the crystals and get a urine flow. this went on from 12:00pm till 03:00pm to free.
We stayed local in the area after helping the vet will all of this just to make sure the urine was free of blockages.
Today it is not quite normal as yet but a greater improvement.
We still have him on a SD diet and have ordered the CD dry food maintainence diet food to carry on.
So monitor you pets urine and flow rate after crystals.
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I have a five year old australian shepard/hound mix last eek I noticed a bump with a little knob on his ribs by his belly, now today I noticed blood in his urine. I have no idea what this might be and I am kinda worried about it.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 16th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Best to have bump looked at by vet who can aspirate lump to make sure not a cancer of some kind. Blood in urine could be infection which can be ruled out with urine analysis.
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I have a 5 year old, male, dachshund terrier mix who over the past year has been to the vet about 10 times with what they tell me is ‘chronic inflammation of the bladder wall’. They are not sure that there is an infection because there are no white blood cells in his urine, but his Ph is always high. The vet puts him on antibiotics and then his urine returns back to normal. However, after a few weeks his urine is dark red again with no other signs of straining or excessive thirst. He has had ultrasounds, x rays, blood tests, and a urine culture–all with no reasoning. We have been to four different vets searching for answers, all with no avail. We give him filtered water and prescription food and he takes cosequin DS every day.
Do you have any advice for us? I’m not sure where to go next.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 21st, 2012 at 12:04 pm
You could check and ask for referral to vet internist in your area to make sure nothing has been missed in what sounds like an extensive workup. You could also consider alternative approach including classical homeopathy, which takes time, patience and committment. To learn more see http://www.beyondflatearth.com Also see my website http://www.canineworld.com/drdym. Many homeopathic vets offer long distance phone consults as well.
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My boyfriend’s male dog is 7 years old and has blood that drips from his penis all over the floor off and on and we dont have the money to take him to the vet what could be causing this? It doesn’t happen all the time but every now and then it will drip throughout the day. His urine looks dark but I’m not sure that it has blood. Please let me know what we should do?!
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 21st, 2012 at 11:59 am
Could be urinary or prostate infection. Not much you can do at home. BEst to take to vet for exam and urine analysis.
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An update, our Rotti is loosing weight at about 2kg every 10 days on the SD Hills diet. We do a PH test every 2 days and it changes from green to orange nearly every 3rd test.
We will take him to the vet in the next few days and do another x-ray / ultrasound to check on the crystals.
Hopefully they are dissolving, but we are still getting a few drops of blood now and again.
I have contacted another Pet Produce (Food) manufacturer about this weight loss and they are looking into a special diet especially for drinking water to help pass the crystals.
I will update you with the outcome as it seems it is a long lasting issue and hard to get rid of.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 24th, 2012 at 11:57 am
Thanks for updating us on your rotti’s progress.
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I have a 18lbs. 22-month shih tzu. At times, he has the blood in his urine, increase thirst, and minor incontinence (only if he’s running around the house at a million miles per minute and wears himself out). I believe, it is an UTI. Can’t afford vet; not working. He eats ‘NOW” organic dry food. I’ve started him on the cranberry relief thru 800-petmeds. I have noticed that 37mg of ester-C is in each scoop (1cc dose) of cranberry relief. He gets 1&1/2 scoops BID so that includes 55.5 mg of ester-C. Totaling 111mg per day of ester-C. Does he still need to take 250mg of regular ester-C BID by itself? Ester-C taste so awful. But he likes the cranberries in the cranberry relief. And most important, how long does he need to continue this cranberry regimen? Thanks.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 24th, 2012 at 11:56 am
I would continue the cranberry tablets another few weeks. I do find the higher dose of ester C quite helpful.
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Update: I asked our vet if we could add cranberry capsules to his diet and I showed them the information about cranberry and they agreed. Since this his urine is a lot stronger even only after 1 1/2 days at 1 tablet 1000mg with 50mg of vitamin C morning and night with meals. I have also ordered the Ester-C in powder for so as to mix it with his food and water. This is along with the Hills SD. He is feeling a lot happier even only after just over a day on the cranberry capsule.
He is now also having 1 can of Hills SD morning and 2 cans at night now with the cranberry capsule.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 26th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Thanks for keeping us updated. Glad to hear that things are going well.
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Latest news on to our boy, we have the latest results back from the Science lab, they have confirmed it is Calcium Oxalate othes spell oxalate another way but is the same.
We now have to change his diet to Hills UD. Have we any other options apart from the major one that is surgery and re routing the urine track and nutering him. This will be our last option.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 30th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Thanks for keeping us updated.
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I have a 4 year old Pit/Shepard mix, in August of last year she started to get UTI’s. One in August then October and just recently I took her in and she had blood in her urine. The vet felt on her stomach area and she did not show any pain or tenderness which made him think no stones. He did a check on her anatomy area and found that her vulva is covered by skin, therefore creating a breeding ground for bacteria.
Is this procedure safe?
Thank you for your help
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Courtney Reply:
January 30th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
Sorry he recommended a nip and tuck type of procedure… is that safe?
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Answered previously.
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Dr. Michael Dym, VMD veterinarian Reply:
January 31st, 2012 at 2:40 pm
The nip and tuck procedure is commonly done and is safe.
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