Why does a dog urinate blood?

Blood in dog urine is considered a normal phenomenon, and may also be caused by external trauma, urethritis, cystitis, urinary system stones, food poisoning, bladder tumors, etc. First of all, if it is a normal phenomenon, then blood in urine is a normal physiological phenomenon, and the owner does not need to worry too much. Secondly, if the body is accompanied by other symptoms, such as painful urination, vomiting, abnormal urination, etc., it is an abnormal phenomenon, and it is recommended that the owner take care of it in time. The dog should go to a regular hospital for treatment, otherwise the treatment time will be delayed, disease control will be affected, and in severe cases, it may be life-threatening.

1. Normal phenomenon

If your dog often eats foods containing red pigments, such as carrots, dragon fruits, etc., the red pigments in these foods cannot be absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract and will pass through the gastrointestinal tract. It is excreted from the body in the form of urine or feces, causing the color of the feces and urine to appear red. This is a normal phenomenon and does not require special treatment.

2. External trauma

If the urethra is impacted, it will cause the skin capillaries to dilate, causing blood in the urine, and pain during urination. Take medicine under the guidance of a doctor. Bleeding and analgesic medication.

3. Urethritis

Mainly caused by gonococcal and non-gonococcal infections, it can cause urethral mucosal rupture, causing hematuria, painful urination, urgency and other symptoms. You need to follow the doctor's advice. Antibiotic treatment.

4. Cystitis

Usually caused by bacterial infection. When the bladder mucosa is stimulated by inflammation, it will cause swelling and rupture of the mucosa, causing blood in the urine, and accompanied by a burning sensation in the urethra. , increased frequency of urination and other symptoms, you need to follow the doctor's advice and take antibiotics specially designed for pets.

5. Urinary system stones

The causes include abnormal body metabolism, bad urinary habits, etc. After the disease, a large number of stones will appear in the urinary system, causing abdominal pain and reduced urine output. When small stones are passed out, the urethral mucosa will break down, causing blood in the urine. You need to take stone-clearing medications as prescribed by your doctor. In severe cases, surgery is required.

6. Food Poisoning

If your dog often eats garlic, onions, chocolate and other foods, it can easily lead to food poisoning, causing vomiting, hematuria and other symptoms. It can be passed under the operation of a doctor. Improved methods of inducing vomiting and gastric lavage.

7. Bladder tumors

Mainly tumors that occur in the bladder.As the tumor gradually grows, it will cause rupture, causing blood to be excreted from the body through urine, requiring surgical removal of the tumor under the operation of a doctor.

During the treatment, the dog can drink more warm water, which can speed up the body's metabolism and promote urination. It can also flush the urethra, which is beneficial to the recovery of the condition.