Mary Allen
In winter, it can look quite unfresh where the dogs have their resting lanes, full of yellow snow. But keeping track of your dog’s urine can be a good idea.
But it is also an eye-opener for how much communication is going on between the dogs, which we otherwise do not see. In the world of dogs, urine tells about, for example, age, gender, mood, and sexual status. So it’s not so strange if the dog wants to stop and sniff, that is, refresh itself, many times on a walk. Their sensitive nose receives enormous amounts of information that we have no idea is there.
Blood in the Urine
But taking a look at the appearance of the urine can also be a way to get some control over the dog’s health. And in the white snow, the urine is much better visible than when it is immediately absorbed by the ground. Just as for us humans, the urine should be light yellow, is it very strongly yellow or dark, it could be a sign that your dog is drinking too little. If the urine is slightly pink or there are bloodstains, it may mean that your bitch has started to run. But if it’s not time to run, or you have a male dog, it’s a sign that something’s not right. It can be, for example, a urinary tract infection or stones in the bladder, and then you need to talk to the vet. Blood-mixed discharges outside the course may be a sign of uterine inflammation, a condition that needs immediate veterinary care. If the urine is not relatively clear but looks cloudy, a veterinarian also needs to be consulted.
Prostate Enlargement
That it drips blood from the male dog may also be due to prostate enlargement. Even a change in how much and effectively the dog “sprays” with his urine can also be an indication that the pressure is worse, which may be due to the prostate being enlarged. It does not have to be a problem, with age many male dogs, just like men, get an enlarged prostate. However, if it is an inflammation that causes this, antibiotics may be needed and a much-enlarged prostate may need surgery.