Dealing with Dog Urine Blood: What to Do?
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Understanding the Reason Behind Your Dog's Bloody Urine
1. Estrus in Dogs
(1) Female dogs in heat may, in rare instances, exhibit blood in their urine, creating a false impression of hematuria.
(2) Male dogs can also experience blood in their urine during estrus, often due to physical trauma from mounting or friction on their reproductive organs.
2. Food Poisoning
If your dog ingests toxic substances like onions or chocolate, it can lead to poisoning and subsequently, blood in the urine.
3. Urinary System Disorders
Hematuria, or blood in the urine, in dogs, is typically caused by inflammation, vascular changes, or issues with the blood itself. The bleeding can occur in the upper or lower urinary tract.
(1) Upper Urinary Tract Causes
Just like humans, dogs have two kidneys in their upper urinary tract. If the blood in the urine originates from this area, it often points to kidneyrelated issues. Causes include:
Spontaneous nephritic hematuria: This could be due to medications, infections, or immune system diseases and is usually benign, related to genetic predisposition.
Kidney infections, kidney cancer, kidney vascular ectasia, and other conditions can also lead to hematuria in dogs.
(2) Lower Urinary Tract Causes
The lower urinary tract includes the bladder and urethra. The urethra is the tube that connects the bladder to the outside, allowing urine to exit the body. Causes of bleeding in the lower urinary tract include:
Bladder infections, bladder stones, bladder cancer, and prostate issues.
How to SelfCheck Your Dog
(1) Estrus Identification
It's relatively easy to identify a dog in heat. Female dogs may try to escape to go outside, and males may exhibit mounting behavior. The symptoms of hematuria usually subside after the heat cycle ends. However, if a male dog sustains reproductive organ damage, it may lead to infection.
(2) Symptoms of Poisoning
If your dog shows signs of vomiting, diarrhea, unsteady gait, and there's no pain during urination, with urine that is uniformly bright red or dark red, it could be a sign of poisoning. It's advisable to seek veterinary care promptly.
(3) Symptoms of Urinary System Disorders
If your dog exhibits unusual urination patterns or pain during urination, it's likely a urinary system disorder. It's recommended to visit a vet for ultrasound and urine tests to pinpoint the cause and receive appropriate treatment.
For more information on the causes of your dog's hematuria and selfchecking methods, feel free to consult an online veterinary expert!
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