Is blood in urine normal for a newborn puppy after an accidental drop?

It is not normal for blood to be present in a dog's urine, although it is possible to get a false positive on a urine dipstick. I would recommend having a veterinarian perform a microscopic examination of a urine sample. A urinary tract infection would be the most common cause of blood in the urine of a young dog.

Poor Rocky! No, urinating blood is not a normal side effect of vaccinations, so I would definitely recommend taking him back to the vet to have this checked. The vet can do a urinalysis to help determine the problem (possibly a UTI) and get him started on appropriate medication to treat it if needed.

It absolutely could be a bladder infection, and although they tend to be a bit unusual in puppies they can happen. Testing is relatively straightforward including typically a urinalysis will make the diagnosis but often the vet will recommend a urine culture to ensure that the appropriate antibiotic is being used. At 3 months of age I would also consider some imaging (x-rays with contrast or ultrasound) to rule out congenital (present from birth) anatomical issues that could be contributing to urinary issues.

Typically dark colored urine is an indicator of blood, which is often seen in pets with a urinary tract infection. It is very unusual to have this occur in a puppy so young. If puppy is eating and healthy otherwise I would monitor him to see if this dark urine is repetitive. If you see it again and again, then it is best to take pup to your vet for a quick check of the urine to confirm and further treatment (i.e. antibiotics, etc).

I would strongly urge you to get Rosco in to be seen immediately by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. He may have an internal bleed, trauma to his kidneys, airway damage, etc. that could progress and worsen leading to death. If you can get him in right away, I would do so so that he has the best chance possible to pull through.

The blood coukd be from a UTI or even bladder stones. It should not be related to the tablet she ate but since I don’t know all its ingredients it is difficult for me to say for sure. I suggest you get her back to the vet for a follow-up and a urine test.

Hello, thank you for your question about Hollie. If you have only noticed a small amount of blood in one episode of urination I would recommend continuing to monitor Hollie. If she continues to have blood in her urine or develops any other symptoms such as straining or small, frequent urinations it is possible that she may have developed a urinary tract infection and I would recommend having her evaluated by your veterinarian. Hope this helps, good luck!