the dog is 15 yrs old, should she be put down?
2007-09-23 07:01:13 · 12 answers · asked by nathan k 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your dog likely has a kidney or bladder problem. I had a male cat that had it so bad he had to be put down, but he was bleeding nearly constantly, not just a bit in his urine.
Take doggy to the vet ASAP. Your dog does not have to be put to sleep, medications are available to help. It may only be a bladder infection that can be cleared up quickly.
Good luck!
2007-09-23 07:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by Mommy2myangelMark 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good quick reference for this is the website
www.bigpawsonly.com, which lists several of the most common things to consider.
Best common sense advice - GO TO THE VET!
There are several reasons that your dog might have blood in their urine. Below are some of the most common reasons given by various veterinarians:
1. Your dog might have a urinary tract infection
2. Your dog might have an infected prostate;
3. Your dog might have a uterine infection;
4. Your dog might have stones;
5. Your dog might have been poisoned;
6. Your dog might have been bitten by a tick; or
7. Your dog might have been in a serious accident causing internal injuries.
If your dog does have bloody urine, you should consult your vet to see what exactly might be causing the problem.
2007-09-23 14:08:25 · answer #2 · answered by Edward M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She could have a urinary tract infection that has not been treated properly which can cause blood in the urine. Or it could be a kidney problem/failure. You need to call your vet because blood in the urine is a definite sign of something wrong.
Your a little quick to ask about putting your dog to sleep. Go to the vet.
2007-09-23 14:04:39 · answer #3 · answered by Madison 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geez yer fast to get to the euthaniasia question...could be a bladder/ kidney infection. A trip to the vets and a urine test should clear that all up for you!
2007-09-23 14:04:39 · answer #4 · answered by anon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Euthanization shouldn't be a first option. You should be asking ''should she be evaluated by a vet?". The answer to that, of course, is ''yes''. She could have a minor health problem that can be taken care of with medication. Just because she's a 'senior', doesn't mean you should lower the amount of medical attention you're willing to provide for her.
2007-09-23 14:05:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be kidney stones, or crystals. But in any case you should really take him to the vet b/c this is a serious issue.
Good Luck!
2007-09-23 14:06:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means its time for a vet visit to see what's wrong.
I wouldn't make the decision to PTS until I knew what the problem was. If its something easily treatable, then treat it.
2007-09-23 14:05:33 · answer #7 · answered by Bindi *dogtrainingbyjess.com* 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could mean a urinary tract infection.
Take the dog to the vet.
2007-09-23 14:05:14 · answer #8 · answered by Silver Moon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he may have a kidney infection or a bladder infection. Only your vet can tell. Then you can decided what treatment is needed together.
2007-09-23 14:09:26 · answer #9 · answered by spiritwalker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's on her period.
OK just kidding
it might be a infection, just go see the vet
2007-09-23 14:09:37 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋