What should I do if my dog bleeds after urinary tract surgery?

There are many reasons for bleeding after dog urinary tract surgery, which may be caused by cystitis. This can lead to some flocculent substances floating in the urine, and in severe cases, stones may form. The sharp corners of the stones can scratch the bladder and urethra, causing visible hematuria. Diseases of the liver and kidney can also cause red blood cells to penetrate the vessels and reach the bladder. Therefore, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a detailed examination.

Will hematuria heal itself?

It depends on the situation. Adult female dogs may have a false hematuria caused by menstrual bleeding mixed with urine. Male dogs may have traumatic hematuria due to actions like holding human legs or other dogs after reaching sexual maturity. It may also be caused by bacterial infections of the genital organs. True hematuria is usually caused by kidney diseases, urethral or bladder stones, urinary tract infections, kidney stones, cystitis, nephritis, tumors, thrombocytopenia, and certain drugs.

What drugs should be taken for hematuria?

Dog hematuria is usually caused by urinary tract diseases. Clinically, non-obstructive hematuria is mainly treated by using drugs such as urinary tract remedies to reduce urine saturation, increase the solubility of crystal substances in urine, and increase urine output. Prescription diets are recommended to reduce the solid content in urine, acidify the urine, and use diuretics. Antibiotics are used to treat urinary tract infections.

Diet after urethral surgery

Dogs need to supplement nutrition after surgery, and attention should be paid to lightening the diet. Dogs can eat some easily digestible dog food, drink some bone broth, chicken broth, or fish broth, or eat some easily digestible foods like chicken breast. These foods are not only easy to digest but also nourishing, containing amino acids and protein to enhance resistance. At the same time, care should be taken not to let dogs engage in vigorous exercise.