Blood in your Dogs Urine

Tell me if this describes your dog: Frequent urination, foul smelling urine, blood in the urine, or no urine at all. These are common signs and symptoms of dog urinary tract infections. Dog UTIs can be very dangerous and even life-threatening so it\'s important that you see a vet immediately if you notice any of these symptoms. Spotting the symptoms and treating them early may make the difference between life and death for your dog so keep an eye out for these

5 signs of urinary tract infection.

1. The first sign of dog urinary problems is a change in normal urinating patterns. For that reason, it\'s important to know what your dog\'s normal behavior is. If you notice that your dog is urinating more or less frequently, this could be a sign of urinary tract infection.

2. If your dog stops urinating at all, consider this a red flag. A tumor or blockage due to bladder stones can lead to a cease in urination. This is a very serious symptom that needs to be addressed immediately by a veterinarian.

3. If your dog appears to be in pain while urinating, this is a surefire sign of bladder infection. Dog urinary tract infections can be very bothersome so if you notice your dog cringing in pain while urinating, get help.

4. If there is blood in your dog\'s urine, you can suspect dog urinary problems. In order to detect whether there are traces of blood in your dog\'s urine, let your dog urinate on a light colored surface.

5. One of the symptoms of dog urinary tract infections is dehydration. If your dog is acting a lot thirstier than normal, UTI may be the cause. For instance, if it is the middle of the winter and your dog is drinking an unusually large amount of water in spite of not exercising, you can suspect UTI.