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My female dog has blood in her pee, but isn't in heat. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Belgian Malinois | Female | unspayed

Hi I just had a question about my female dog. She is about 1 year and 4 months old. I’ve notice that there is blood in her pee. What can this mean? She has been eating really good and seem to be good. She is also not swollen to be in her heat

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on February 27th, 2019

This may be due to inflammation or infection in the urinary tract. Stones or crystals can also cause bloody urine. Ideally, Mia should be physically examined by your veterinarian. Abdominal x-rays may be indicated along with a urinalysis and urine culture. If necessary, your vet may dispense an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory.

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 10th, 2019

    When blood is coming out of the vulva in an unspayed dog, it can be coming from either the uterus or the bladder. So, the blood may be from her being in heat but since it is actually coming out with the urine it is more likely that the problem is in the bladder. With heat, they usually just leave blood drops where they are laying, walking, etc. They are not urinating out blood while in heat. She could have a UTI, bladder stones, cystitis, etc. I suggest you have her examined by your vet and have a urine test done. Also, when they are in heat, the vulva is very swollen. If he vulva is not swollen then she is probably not in heat.

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