Why is my senior dog peeing blood and lethargic after antibiotics?

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My female dog is 11, she has been spayed. She started uriniting alot. She has had antibiotics which cleared up but returned with blood present too. She is eating and drinking normally but lethargic. Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 11 years and 11 months old

Amber W · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear L is having this issue! There is a chance her urinary tract infection has returned. If the antibiotic worked but it came back quickly after finishing this could be a sign of a resistant bacterial infection or bladder stones. Unfortunately cancer can also cause these signs. I suggest taking L back to your veterinarian for a recheck. She may need a urine culture, X-rays or and ultrasound to determine what is going on. Until you can get to the vet ensure L is drinking plenty of water (you can feed canned food or mix water in with her food) and is allowed to go outside to use the bathroom frequently. However, I'd recommend getting her checked out soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope L is on the mend soon!

Why is my senior dog peeing blood and lethargic after antibiotics?

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