Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 5 years and 1 month old | 15 lbs
My 5 year old shihtzu is peeing blood, should i take her to an emergency vet?
1 Answer
Published on May 4th, 2018
IF she is painful and restless and straining to go, then I would. If she is resting and able to urinate then it is not a true emergency but may be uncomfortable for her. As long as she is urinating, then you can try to wait for your regular vet and monitor her for any changes
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