What's the matter with a dog's red urine?

Healthy dogs usually have light yellow or colorless urine, which is mainly related to the amount of water they drink. If a dog's urine is red, there are usually three reasons. The first is physiological hematuria, the second is hematuria caused by urinary system diseases, and the third is non-urinary system hematuria. In this situation, the owner can first clean the dog's hygiene, calm its emotions, and take it to the pet hospital in time for an ultrasound examination. If the urinary tract problem is caused by stones, surgery is needed to remove the stones. Secondly, if the urinary system is inflamed, hematuria may also occur, and anti-inflammatory drugs can be used for treatment.

Physiological hematuria

This also means pseudo-hematuria. For example, female dogs in heat may have vaginal bleeding, which sometimes mixes with urine and leads to misunderstanding of hematuria. Male dogs generally don't have hematuria during estrus, but if they do, just observe and it's okay with a small amount of hematuria. If the frequency and severity increase, consult a veterinarian in time. In addition, male dogs should also consider whether there are any injuries to the genitalia and require a thorough examination.

Urinary tract infection

When a dog suffers from urinary system diseases, hematuria may occur. Common urinary system diseases include urinary tract infections, cystitis, bladder stones, etc. There may also be symptoms of frequent urination, and even inability to urinate in severe cases. If it's a female dog, it's also suspected of having pyometra, an open pyometra has secretions that may be expelled with urine. All these situations require timely veterinary consultation and related examinations.

Food poisoning

For non-urinary system hematuria, consider whether the dog has contracted any diseases other than the urinary system. For example, if a dog accidentally eats onions, chocolate, grapes, etc., these foods can cause poisoning, leading to hemolysis, and hematuria is one of the manifestations.