What if my dog's urine is red?

A red urine in dogs may be caused by improper diet, heat, food poisoning, urinary tract infection, or cystitis. It is recommended to take your dog to a regular pet hospital for inspection as soon as possible. Treatment can be tailored according to the inspection results, which may be helpful for relieving symptoms.

Improper diet

If a dog eats a large amount of red-fleshed dragon fruit, the food pigment usually cannot be absorbed by the body and may be excreted through urine, causing a red urine. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and generally does not affect health. Owners do not need to worry too much.

Heat

Usually, during the estrus period, there will be bleeding, which may mix with urine and cause a red urine. If the owner does not plan to let the dog become pregnant, it is recommended to consult a regular pet hospital for treatment, and seek help from a doctor for sterilization surgery.

Food poisoning

Consider whether the dog has eaten a large amount of onions, chocolate, or other foods, which may cause poisoning and hemolysis, resulting in hematuria. In this case, take the dog to a regular hospital for gastric lavage to alleviate symptoms.

Urethritis

It is possible that the owner has not paid attention to the dog's hygiene for a long time, allowing bacteria to multiply on the dog's skin surface and invade the urethra, causing infection and symptoms such as hematuria, frequent urination, and urgency. Under the guidance of a pet doctor, antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs can be taken to relieve symptoms.

Cystitis

The cause of cystitis is usually related to the dog's infection with pathogenic microorganisms. After infection, pathogenic microorganisms will multiply extensively in the bladder, causing inflammatory reactions and symptoms such as urgency, pain, and hematuria. It is recommended to take the dog to a regular pet hospital for inspection and receive targeted treatment according to the inspection results.

In daily life, owners should spend more time with their dogs and pay attention to their warmth care. Dogs can be fed with light and digestible foods such as millet congee, vegetable congee, and fruit puree, which are helpful for relieving symptoms.