Why does my dog's pee look like dog food or have particles in it?

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear that Foxy is urinating a strange gel-like substance. It is possible she is having some mild vaginal discharge which could be being expressed when she urinates. If she seems to be exhibiting any difficulty urinating (straining, taking longer to urinate than normal, or going more frequently in smaller amounts), I recommend having her evaluated by a veterinarian, as this could indicate something like a urinary tract infection. Your veterinarian will want to perform a full physical exam and also examine a urine sample for evidence of infection. If she does have a urinary tract infection, these are often uncomplicated and treated successfully with antibiotics, as long as she is otherwise healthy without any underlying systemic disease. I hope this is helpful!

I can see the material you are referring to. It is a little blurry, so I can't tell if the material is more like a mucus, foam, or grainy. This is definitely abnormal and can be caused by a urinary tract infection, mucus in the urethra, or be vaginal discharge. I recommend having Minnie seen by a vet as soon as possible - they can perform bloodwork, x-rays, and a urinalysis to rule out the conditions above. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Poor Gizmo! This sounds quite uncomfortable! It is possible that he has a urinary tract infection, bladder stones, or prostatitis (this condition occurs more in unneutered/intact dogs). Gizmo should see a vet for a urinalysis and x-ray to look for bladder stones. Since he is only urinating very small amounts, he should be examined by a vet immediately to make sure that his urethra is not becoming obstructed. I hope that he's feeling better soon!

That is an interesting picture. Is it possible that there was something on the sidewalk prior to her urinating? Was this a one time occurrence? I would recommend taking her into a veterinarian. They may want to collect a sample to see if it is still present. They may also want to collect a sterile sample of urine by doing a cystocentesis ( using a syringe and needle ). They will want to rule out an infection and crystals. They can form a treatment plan to treat her. Thanks for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It sounds like Gabie could have a urinary tract infection. While not usually serious, it is uncomfortable and requires antibiotics. If the accidents and discoloration do not stop by tomorrow, schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. Try to bring a urine sample with you to the appointment. If at any time she has any more concerning signs such as loss of appetite or lethargy, take her in sooner. Best wishes to you and Gabie!

Hello. This could be a result of a serious bladder infection, prostatitis, urinary bladder stones, a bleeding polyp/mass or trauma. This definitely warrants a trip to your veterinarian ASAP. If he has stones, he could become obstructed which is a life threatening emergency, so getting to the root of the problem is urgent. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The urinary tract symptoms you describe could be due to a urinary tract infection, urinary stones, a tumor, among other possibilities. I recommend that you have Bory evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Further diagnostics would include abdominal imaging and lab work. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a good night!