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My dog is peeing blood and straining. What are my affordable options?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Female | spayed | 6 months and 29 days old | 35 lbs

My dog was just diagnosed with chronic cystitis of the bladder of the non-bacterial type. She has large amounts of red and white blood cells in her bladder and other clear black fluid in her bladder. Her bladder wall has thickened and the lining is rough and jagged. There were no stones present. She is a 7 month old spayed female. She’s urinating blood, straining to go, and has lost interest in food. I can’t afford the recommended treatment of daily medicine. What’s my options and outlook?

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 28th, 2018

This condition can be very uncomfortable for your dog. If left untreated she will be in constant, chronic pain and discomfort. If you are unable to give the proper treatment to keep her healthy and comfortable you may want to consider finding someone else that can care for her medical needs.

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