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My dog is peeing blood, throwing up, stomach swollen. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | 80 lbs

Hey I have pit bull terrier female, she been peeing blood for bout half day now ND he stomach swell up Abit on one side, very dehydrated drinking alot of water, throwing up ND constantly peeing, I don't have any money atm would she die from it ND what can we give her to heal her please help??

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 17th, 2017

Hello, sorry to hear about Thelma. It sounds like she may have potentially a UTI or even vaginitis. Other causes of peeing blood include a tumor within her urinary tract. If indeed a UTI, this can cause quite a bit of discomfort, increased urgency to urinate, and if bleeding continues then perhaps anemia as well. I would recommend having her evaluated as soon as you are able to. There are no over the counter medications you can use to treat a UTI as these frequently need an antibiotic to treat, but you may be able to give her yunnan baiyao to help control bleeding. This is a herbal supplement that for some pets have help control bleeding, it is an over the counter supplement that does not require a prescription. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on November 14th, 2017

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is likely due to a urinary tract infection. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Your veterinarian would be able to start an antibiotic right away and also culture her urine to make sure that the right antibiotic is used. Good luck and have a good night!

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    Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 24th, 2018

    Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. With blood in the urine, I would certainly recommend having her examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. If she has a urinary tract infection, she should have this treated early on so that the infection does not spread to her kidneys. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 11th, 2019

    It sounds like Vivian needs to see her veterinarian. Urinating blood is never normal and could indicate a painful bladder infection or bladder stones. The snorting may not be related. Dogs can snort due to infection, allergies or something stuck in the nose. It’s impossible to say why is happening without being able to see or hear it. Sometimes people will describe a reverse sneeze like this. I recommend to watch some videos on you tube and see if that is what she is doing. Try to record to behavior so the veterinarian can see it. Have the doctor check that out as well. Encourage her to drink plenty of water as this may help the bladder to feel better. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

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