Emily E. asked
My 13-month-old spayed dog has blood in her urine, appeared to strain while urinating, and had bright red blood droplets in her urine twice within the last hour. She has been somewhat lethargic and constipated for several days, but her stool returned to semi-normal today. What could be the cause, and what should I do?
December 1st, 2023
Donald P. answered
The most likely cause of blood in your dog's urine is a urinary tract infection (UTI). The straining...
December 1st, 2023
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