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[Darkmakaimura]

So I've noticed red spots when my dog urinates and it seems to be getting slightly worse.

A few things.

It's been happening for about a month.

Took her to vets about a week and a half ago. Urine test and ultrasound show no abnormalities.

Dog is behaving normally. She's extremely active and her appetite is very good.

Vet says next step is x-ray though nor sure why they didn't do that already. Me nor my family can afford it right now.

So I'm perplexed.

What is going on with her? She doesn't seem to be in any pain and like I said above is acting just as normal and healthy as always especially for her age. She's about 11 years btw and is a dachshund.

One other thing. She has lost a lot of weight. But her appetite is great. But it could be she's being fed better but the weight loss still has me concerned.

 

[V4skunk]

Weight loss is not a good sign if the dog is eating properly.
If the weight loss gets bad then you know something is up.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Weight loss is not a good sign if the dog is eating properly.
If the weight loss gets bad then you know something is up.

I hear you. She was around 25 lbs albeit I think she went down to 22 because of diet but she's 20 lbs now. I don't think this is normal.

X-ray is next step but we gotta wait on that another week or two.

 

[Constant Flux]

I don’t know why she would be losing weight if she has been been eating good. Doesn’t sound good at all. Maybe try to get that x-ray if you can afford it. Best of luck with her, dude. I know how important pets are to a person. My cat means everything to me.

 

[V4skunk]

I hear you. She was around 25 lbs albeit I think she went down to 22 because of diet but she's 20 lbs now. I don't think this is normal.

X-ray is next step but we gotta wait on that another week or two.

Just check the weight next week then you'll have a better idea of what you are facing.
It could be something as simple as worms but obviously going up to more serious conditions.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Just check the weight next week then you'll have a better idea of what you are facing.
It could be something as simple as worms but obviously going up to more serious conditions.

That's what I was thinking too. Maybe parasites.

She eats good and will play actively. Very playful. In fact she's really active for her age considering 11 years is senior age for dachshunds.

 

[Constant Flux]

Good luck. I hope you figure out what’s wrong and she’s back to perfect health!

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Good luck. I hope you figure out what’s wrong and she’s back to perfect health!

Yeah once were able to get her back to the vet I'll update.

I hope she's ok.

 

[rykomatsu]

During dog rough-housing, one of our dogs nicked the other dog's dick with their claw...pup was bleeding on-and-off for a few weeks. Apparently every time he had a red rocket, it stretched foreskin causing the wound to reopen.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

During dog rough-housing, one of our dogs nicked the other dog's dick with their claw...pup was bleeding on-and-off for a few weeks. Apparently every time he had a red rocket, it stretched foreskin causing the wound to reopen.

Lulz.

My dog is of the female variety though.

 

[TriSuit666]

Was she checked for worms during the check-up?

And is she spayed?

 

[Chairman Tickles]

Only the vet can find the true cause. Good luck. Losing a long time dog is like losing a retarded child. The pain will last for years. I still can't look at photos of my ex-dog without tearing up.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Was she checked for worms during the check-up?

And is she spayed?

Yeah she's spayed and we're always up to date on her vacs.

 

[Dr.Guru of Peru]

How aggressively do you want to investigate this?

 

[Darkmakaimura]

How aggressively do you want to investigate this?

We're taking her back once we have the money in a week or two.

 

[Kamina]

Relax and stay calm for the dogs sake.
Keep a close eye on the situation and monitor the weight over the next two weeks. If the weight remains mostly stable it shouldn’t be a big deal, unless the bloodloss increases.
Remember that bleedings in-between the period cycles are not abnormal and can happen to dogs as well as humans. Thats not something to worry about unless its heavy or becomes the standard for several months.
Please also remember to weigh the dog at the same time every morning, before food but after the first walk to minimize fluctuations from eating and piss/poop.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Relax and stay calm for the dogs sake.
Keep a close eye on the situation and monitor the weight over the next two weeks. If the weight remains mostly stable it shouldn’t be a big deal, unless the bloodloss increases.
Remember that bleedings in-between the period cycles are not abnormal and can happen to dogs as well as humans. Thats not something to worry about unless its heavy or becomes the standard for several months.
Please also remember to weigh the dog at the same time every morning, before food but after the first walk to minimize fluctuations from eating and piss/poop.

Unfortunately we don't have a scale but keeping our eyes on her.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

Only the vet can find the true cause. Good luck. Losing a long time dog is like losing a retarded child. The pain will last for years. I still can't look at photos of my ex-dog without tearing up.

I'm sorry about your kid.

 

[TriSuit666]

Remember that bleedings in-between the period cycles are not abnormal and can happen to dogs as well as humans. Thats not something to worry about unless its heavy or becomes the standard for several months.
Please also remember to weigh the dog at the same time every morning, before food but after the first walk to minimize fluctuations from eating and piss/poop.

If she’s spayed, she won’t be having periods though?

I briefly considered that she might be pregnant, but that obviously can’t be either.

Good luck with her, I hope whatever this issue is turns out to be minor.

 

[daveonezero]

Did they do blood work? That would be next to check kidney and liver. Xray probably wouldn't show anything.

 

[Kamina]

If she’s spayed, she won’t be having periods though?

I briefly considered that she might be pregnant, but that obviously can’t be either.

Good luck with her, I hope whatever this issue is turns out to be minor.

Yes. Had to look up that word just now since I am not a native speaker.

 

[IntentionalPun]

Lots of things can cause this; some minor some major. Hope doggo is OK

 

[Mohonky]

My mini-dachshund is 11 this year. He hasn't had blood spots in his urine but we did notice he was drinking and then urinating a lot (he was actually wetting the bed for a few nights which wasn't like him at all and I figured maybe he was incontinent but looking back realise its likely because he was drinking so much from being constantly thirsty) and he was also experience weight loss despite seemingly eating well. I mean the day he doesn't eat I know he's really sick.


Took him to the vet and he's been diagnosed with diabetes; so he's on a measured diet with an insulin shot every morning and evening.

Not saying it's the issue here, but consider watching her urination habits also.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Visit another doctor OP and let us know

 

[TriSuit666]

Yeah, I think as parents, you notice these things. My cat sometimes gets blood spots in his number 2’s, but usually it’s because he’s been pushing em out too hard!

That said, he had to have minor surgery on his mouth last year because of a diseased tooth, and that was giving the similar symptoms, and it was the weight loss that caused my partner and myself to notice. He’s perfectly fine now, though.

BTW, what breed of doggo is she?

 

[zeorhymer]

No blood test? I would start with that since everything seems to check out.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Yeah, I think as parents, you notice these things. My cat sometimes gets blood spots in his number 2’s, but usually it’s because he’s been pushing em out too hard!

That said, he had to have minor surgery on his mouth last year because of a diseased tooth, and that was giving the similar symptoms, and it was the weight loss that caused my partner and myself to notice. He’s perfectly fine now, though.

BTW, what breed of doggo is she?

Dachshund.

 

[Dontero]

If dog has blood in urine it means its kidneys do not work properly.
I don't want to down you buy you should imminently treat dog try to find out cause.

Reason: Kidneys nefrons aka the stuff that kidneys are filled with and use to filter are something that DO NOT regenerate if they are damaged.

If dog is sick and there is something going on in kidneys those nefrons will be damaged and damage will be spreading. Once that damage will reach some % dog will no longer be able to properly filter carbamide out of their system (which gives pee yellow tint) and dog will slowly poison itself by eating food. Once that cabamide will reach some % in blood stream dog will feel tired, then it will lost apetite for both food and water and won't be technically able to eat as vomit reflex will be harder than its thirst or hunger then dog will sleep and finally it will get brain damage and die.

My dog died last year like that. Did few IVs but his nefrons were shut and nothing could be done other than prolonging invebitable and forcing dog to live in pain thirst and hunger.

No blood test? I would start with that since everything seems to check out.

Bloot tests actually are not that expensive these days. Good advice.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

No blood test? I would start with that since everything seems to check out.

They might have done one? If they didn't, they didn't mention it as a next step instead they said a lateral x-ray would be next.

I know they already did ultrasound and urine test. If there's blood in her urine than I'd assume it covers testing that blood too.

 

[zeorhymer]

They might have done one? If they didn't, they didn't mention it as a next step instead they said a lateral x-ray would be next.

I know they already did ultrasound and urine test. If there's blood in her urine than I'd assume it covers testing that blood too.

If they did one, they should have given you results of the blood test. Definitely ask them for one since it sounds like they're throwing you every test they can charge.

 

[TriSuit666]

If they did one, they should have given you results of the blood test. Definitely ask them for one since it sounds like they're throwing you every test they can charge.

Depending on the age of the animal, a ‘simple’ blood test may actually become a minor medical procedure in itself.

And I’m basing that on my experience with my 13year old cat needing a blood test before getting a GA.

I do think it’s best not to worry the OP though, the vet should be the first point of call for a diagnosis.

 

[Dr.Guru of Peru]

We're taking her back once we have the money in a week or two.

Your dog is 11, correct? Google says the typical life expectancy of a Dachsund is 12 years.
Disclaimer: I'm not a vet, so I can't offer any medical advice and you should talk to your vet about this. But at her age, and the fact she's comfortable, you really have to ask yourself how aggressively you want to pursue this.

If she needed surgery, would you want to put her through a surgery? If she needed an invasive test like a cystoscope (do they even do these for dogs?), would you put her under sedation for that? These are questions you have to ask yourself and discuss with your vet.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Your dog is 11, correct? Google says the typical life expectancy of a Dachsund is 12 years.
Disclaimer: I'm not a vet, so I can't offer any medical advice and you should talk to your vet about this. But at her age, and the fact she's comfortable, you really have to ask yourself how aggressively you want to pursue this.

If she needed surgery, would you want to put her through a surgery? If she needed an invasive test like a cystoscope (do they even do these for dogs?), would you put her under sedation for that? These are questions you have to ask yourself and discuss with your vet.

Well the dog actually belongs to my father but I still also consider her my dog.

As mentioned earlier in this thread, we're taking her back but we're dirt poor here so it has to wait until money comes in.

I don't know what to do until after the x-ray and yes I'm aware of the dachshund life span. Her behavior is healthy though. She plays, she's extremely active and eats very well.

 

[Dr.Guru of Peru]

I hope it works out for you.

 

[TiggyTog]

I hope it works out for you.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

So it's starting to happen again and more frequently.

My dad is going to be making an appointment for next week. We can't even afford even after gets his check next Wednesday but it needs to be done.

Getting worried despite that she still has a good appetite and very active.

 

[Neil Young]

My mini-dachshund is 11 this year. He hasn't had blood spots in his urine but we did notice he was drinking and then urinating a lot (he was actually wetting the bed for a few nights which wasn't like him at all and I figured maybe he was incontinent but looking back realise its likely because he was drinking so much from being constantly thirsty) and he was also experience weight loss despite seemingly eating well. I mean the day he doesn't eat I know he's really sick.


Took him to the vet and he's been diagnosed with diabetes; so he's on a measured diet with an insulin shot every morning and evening.

Not saying it's the issue here, but consider watching her urination habits also.

Have a mini pin that was diagnosed two weeks ago. She lost weight, was a chunker, and we thought it was the diet we put her on. Then she started drinking a lot. Now giving her insulin like you twice a day. She went blind too which sucks.

Not to be a downer, but had a dog die three weeks ago from ketoacidosis. She was diabetic, insulin, the whole works. One day, she just became lethargic, rushed her to the vet but there was nothing they could do. Are you using the Libre blood monitor for the glucose curves? These poor dogs.

I pray for your dog OP and wish the little girl the best.

 

[davepoobond]

So it's starting to happen again and more frequently.

My dad is going to be making an appointment for next week. We can't even afford even after gets his check next Wednesday but it needs to be done.

Getting worried despite that she still has a good appetite and very active.

what happened earlier this year? it just stopped?


it sounds like some sort of disorder/organ issue if i was going to take a wild guess.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

We just called the vet.

They want 60 dollars to do another exam and 350 dollars for an X-ray.

My dad nearly dropped hearing that.

That is insane. I even asked if there is a discount for elderly and those disabled or veterans and there's not.

Again, there is a small but still significant amount of blood coming from her urine.

Anyone here have advice? Any over the counter we can try?

 

[Darkmakaimura]

what happened earlier this year? it just stopped?


it sounds like some sort of disorder/organ issue if i was going to take a wild guess.

See my post above this one.

 

[lock2k]

So I've noticed red spots when my dog urinates and it seems to be getting slightly worse.

A few things.

It's been happening for about a month.

Took her to vets about a week and a half ago. Urine test and ultrasound show no abnormalities.

Dog is behaving normally. She's extremely active and her appetite is very good.

Vet says next step is x-ray though nor sure why they didn't do that already. Me nor my family can afford it right now.

So I'm perplexed.

What is going on with her? She doesn't seem to be in any pain and like I said above is acting just as normal and healthy as always especially for her age. She's about 11 years btw and is a dachshund.

One other thing. She has lost a lot of weight. But her appetite is great. But it could be she's being fed better but the weight loss still has me concerned.

Maybe change the diet. My dog once had crystals which are like kidney stones. I gave her a better diet with less fat and the medicine the vet recommended. She never had it again

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Maybe change the diet. My dog once had crystals which are like kidney stones. I gave her a better diet with less fat and the medicine the vet recommended. She never had it again

We did that but we're also going to change it again.

My dad was talking about getting some antibiotics but turns out they're only prescription.

 

[Darkmakaimura]

So I just called the Hospice service to see if my dad's in-home hospice nurse knows of any vets that offer lower prices for elderly/disabled/military veterans.

She gave me a number to call tomorrow but no guarantees. Apparently the nurse sort of knows one of the doctors there but normally they don't discount. So it's just a shot.

All I know is everything that's happening is exhausting me and I'm on the verge of tears right now. It's ridiculous

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Update: an old friend of mine who's a big PETA person recommended some Cranimals which is a UTI supplement for dogs so my dad ordered some off Amazon just now and we'll see how that works out.

 

[Blade2.0]

take your pup to the vet.

 

[Ionian]

take your pup to the vet.

Have you not read the thread?

 

[joe_zazen]

https://charitypaws.com/cant-afford-vet/

 

[Mohonky]

So I just called the Hospice service to see if my dad's in-home hospice nurse knows of any vets that offer lower prices for elderly/disabled/military veterans.

She gave me a number to call tomorrow but no guarantees. Apparently the nurse sort of knows one of the doctors there but normally they don't discount. So it's just a shot.

All I know is everything that's happening is exhausting me and I'm on the verge of tears right now. It's ridiculous

Im really hoping for the best poor girl

 

[Mohonky]

Have a mini pin that was diagnosed two weeks ago. She lost weight, was a chunker, and we thought it was the diet we put her on. Then she started drinking a lot. Now giving her insulin like you twice a day. She went blind too which sucks.

Not to be a downer, but had a dog die three weeks ago from ketoacidosis. She was diabetic, insulin, the whole works. One day, she just became lethargic, rushed her to the vet but there was nothing they could do. Are you using the Libre blood monitor for the glucose curves? These poor dogs.

I pray for your dog OP and wish the little girl the best.

No, but Diesel got ketaacidosis when he was first diagnosed and we nearly lost him on New Years, he was at the vet at the time.

I have heard mixed things about the libre blood monitors, largely because its hard to get them to stick; when he urinates we usually check it with a testing stick just to make sure he is on the right track.

Hes on a controlled intake with medication to control his cushings (prior to that the cushings was preventing his insulin from working) and 9 units of insulin morning and evening

 

[HellforLeather]

We just called the vet.

They want 60 dollars to do another exam and 350 dollars for an X-ray.

My dad nearly dropped hearing that.

That is insane. I even asked if there is a discount for elderly and those disabled or veterans and there's not.

Again, there is a small but still significant amount of blood coming from her urine.

Anyone here have advice? Any over the counter we can try?

There is loans you can take out specifically for pet emergency procedures. I believe they are also usually 1 year no interest. Not the greatest solution but it sounds like the pup needs help. Does she seem to be in pain when peeing?