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My pregnant dog is peeing dark, possibly blood. Is this an emergency?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bulldog | Female | unspayed | 55 lbs

I have a female dog pregnant and is due on Christmas. She looks like she's peed dark not sure if it blood or not. Should I be consented?

5 Answers

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 11th, 2016

Yes, I would be concerned. Blood in the urine can be caused by a UTI or bladder stones. In addition, the blood could be coming from her vaginal, and it is not normal for a dog to bleed when pregnant. Given that Ava is far along in her pregnancy, it is best that she is seen by a vet now for this problem. The vet can diagnosed what is causing this problem, and can treat accordingly.

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM
Veterinarian
She could have a bladder infection. The best thing would be to have your vet check a urine sample for an infection. She may need an antibiotic, if an infection is present. Call your vet and schedule an appointment to have her seen.
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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM
Veterinarian
She may not be drinking enough water which could make the urine very concentrated and appear dark. However, she could also have an infection, either urinary tract infection or genital tract. I suggest you take her to a vet ASAP for a check up.
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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on December 27th, 2016
Sugar could have a UTI, and I would take her into the vet today. The vet can do a physical exam, routine blood tests, and a urinalysis to diagnose if she does have a UTI, and can prescribe antibiotics to treat it.
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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Published on March 30th, 2017
It could be indicative of a urinary tract infection or other infection. Have Lily examined by your veterinarian. A sterile urine sample can be collected and submitted for urinalysis as well as a culture and sensitivity panel. These tests should be able to confirm UTI and identify the responsible organism as well as the best antibiotic to use in treatment. It is still too early to confirm pregnancy. You'll have to wait a couple more weeks to be able to detect a pregnancy via bloodwork, palpation or abdominal xrays/ultrasound.
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