Noticing blood in your dog’s urine is alarming. Blood in dog urine, called hematuria, can make pee look pink, red or brown, or leave spots on the floor or bedding. It is always worth a vet visit, and some causes are urgent.
Go to an emergency vet if your dog:
Bring a urine sample if you can collect one in a clean container. Our symptom checklist can help you prepare.
Your vet may recommend:
Treatment depends on the cause. Infections usually need antibiotics prescribed by your vet. Stones may need a special diet or surgery. Our vets can’t prescribe, but an online vet can help you understand urgency and next steps. See can an online vet help with a dog UTI?
Cats with blood in the urine often have bladder inflammation or crystals. Male cats can become blocked, which is an emergency. See UTIs and urinary blockages in cats.
Sometimes signs fade, but the cause may remain. A vet check is the safest choice.
Stress is not a common direct cause in dogs. Infection, stones and other medical problems are more likely.
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Our vets can’t prescribe medication, but they’ll tell you what’s likely needed and when an in-person visit is the next step.
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