My dog is trying to pee but only blood comes out. Is it an emergency?

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I came home and my dog was trying to go to the bathroom but only droplets of blood were coming out. What should I do. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor George!! Is George trying to poop or pee? If he is trying to pee and only blood is coming out then that is an emergency. He could be obstructed meaning something like a stone/tumor/crystals are blocking his ability to urinate. Or he could have a UTI, which isn't as much of an emergency. If George is straining to poop and blood is coming out then he likely has diarrhea with secondary inflammation, which is causing the blood. Anytime we see blood we like to start the pet on antibiotics. So I do recommend having him seen today by your Vet. Causes of diarrhea are: intestinal parasites, ate something gross that is upsetting his stomach, viral or bacterial infections, pancreatitis, underlying metabolic conditions (kidney or liver problems), food allergy or sensitivity. I hope this helps and I wish George a speedy recovery!

My dog is trying to pee but only blood comes out. Is it an emergency?

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