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My dog's urine smells bad and has blood. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | English Cocker Spaniel | Female | spayed | 5 years old

My female English crooker , age 5 years old. Her urine smells very bad n blood drops r seen in her urine. I asked vet he said nothing to worry as she is normal. What do u think . Her stool also smells very bad. Can u guide me

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 20th, 2018

Blood in urine is NOT normal. Urine should also not smell bad. A bad smwll is usually a sign of bacterial contamination. Your dog may suffer from a urinary tract infection. I suggest you take her back to a pet doctor for a urinalysis. She will likely need antibiotics to fight infection.

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