So you’ve noticed your dog urinating blood. What does this mean? Is it bad? Will it go away on its own? Watch this video as I’ll be giving you the top 8 most common causes of bloody urine in dogs as well as how it can be diagnosed, treated, and prevented.
As a veterinarian, I often see dogs presenting to the clinic with blood coming out of their private parts and pet owners looking very concerned. And rightfully so, as this is an indication that there is some serious underlying problem.
Hematuria is a fancy scientific name that basically means “blood in urine”. There are many different causes that make it difficult to quickly get to the exact diagnosis, and thus it often requires extensive tests following a systematic approach.
As a general rule of thumb, if your dog is peeing blood for more than 24 hours he should be seen by a vet. If the dog is completely unable to pass urine, it is an emergency and needs to be taken to the vet as soon as possible as this can become fatal if left untreated.
You are your dog's first line of defense to their health, so careful monitoring of their urinary habits and discussions with your vet is pertinent to their well-being.
Let me know down in the comments if your dog ever had any bloody urine and what you and your vet did to help him?
Here is a breakdown of the info covered in this video:
00:00 Introduction
01:20 Clinical signs of dogs with bloody urine
01:46 Diagnosis of dogs with bloody urine
02:51 Causes of bloody urine in dogs
03:03 1) Lower urinary tract infection
04:01 2) Upper urinary tract infection
05:23 3) Urolithiasis (bladder stones)
06:52 4) Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia / Prostatitis
08:22 5) Estrus cycle
09:14 6) Systemic coagulopathy
11:13 7) Cancer
12:07 8) Trauma
13:18 Take Home Message
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