FAQ

Veterinarians diagnose the cause of blood in a dog's urine using exams and tests such as urinalysis, imaging, and bloodwork, then treat the underlying issue accordingly.

Dehydration is not a primary cause of blood in a dog's urine but can exacerbate underlying issues like infections or stones that may lead to hematuria.

Veterinarians perform tests like urinalysis, imaging, and bloodwork to identify the cause of blood in urine and treat it based on the underlying condition.

Dehydration is not a common direct cause of blood in a dog's urine; more frequent causes include infections, stones, trauma, toxins, or serious medical conditions.

Veterinarians diagnose the cause of blood in a dog's urine using exams and tests, then treat the underlying issue, such as infections, stones, trauma, or toxins.

Dehydration is not a direct cause of blood in a dog's urine, but underlying conditions worsened by dehydration may contribute to hematuria and should be evaluated by a vet.

While stress may exacerbate underlying health issues, visible blood in a dog's urine is typically caused by medical conditions like infections or stones—not stress alone.

Treatment depends on the underlying cause; blood in a male dog’s urine requires prompt veterinary evaluation to diagnose infections, stones, trauma, or other conditions.

Blood in a dog's urine can signal both minor and serious health issues and should always be evaluated by a veterinarian within 24 hours, especially if accompanied by distress or inability to urinate.

Blood in dog urine (hematuria) can be caused by urinary tract infections, bladder or kidney stones, trauma, toxins, clotting disorders, inflammation, anatomical abnormalities, or cancer. Prompt veterinary evaluation is important to determine the underlying cause.