Hematuria in male dogs

Hematuria in male dogs requires consideration of whether there are lesions in the genital organs, such as tumor ulceration, trauma, etc., which can be confirmed by examination and handled accordingly. If not treated in time, the dog may suffer from hemorrhagic shock due to excessive bleeding or life-threatening conditions due to the underlying cause not being treated.

Causes of Hematuria

The causes may be divided into the following aspects. There may be trauma to the dog's urethra, in which case timely hemostasis, wound cleaning, and suturing are necessary. The blood may originate from other parts of the urinary system, such as injury or inflammation, requiring investigation of the affected area and prompt treatment. If the dog is female, consider whether the condition is physiological.

How to Clean Hematuria in Dogs

Urethral irrigation is necessary for dogs, regardless of whether they are male or female. First, insert a urinary catheter, then use a syringe to continuously inject saline solution and withdraw it, ensuring the patency of the urethra. If the dog can urinate spontaneously after inserting the catheter, flush the urethra with a large amount of fluid and administer diuretics.

Points to Note for Hematuria

Dog urinary tract infections can cause hematuria, but it is essential to determine the location of the bleeding and administer symptomatic treatment. Generally, if the upper urinary tract is infected, blood appears in the latter half of the urine, mainly involving bladderitis, bladder stones, kidney stones, or nephritis. If the lower urinary tract is infected, the urine usually shows blood in the first half, mainly caused by urethritis, urethral stones, or cystitis.