Why are there white bits in my 5-month-old puppy's pee? Is it serious?

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!

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! What you are seeing is likely mucous. It could be a urinary tract infection of puppy vaginitis. They tend to grow out of puppy vaginitis. Sometimes they need antibiotics if they are urinating small amounts frequently. I would set up an appointment with your Vet for an exam. I would try to collect a urine sample for the appointment. First wipe the vulva with a baby wipe or a slightly soapy towel (rinse) before collecting. I hope this helps!

Rocky could have a urinary tract infection that is causing the intermittent debris in his urine. Watch him closely since you feel he is better now. If he isn't continuing to improve then I would recommend to see your vet for an exam and urinalysis. Your vet will be able to start him on antibiotics if necessary. I hope this helps.

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!

There is a large variation in normal urine color, so we can't use that as a gauge to determine if anything medical is going on. We need to examine the urine microscopically to determine if there are any white blood cells, red blood cells, crystals or bacteria that may be abnormal in the urine. Unfortunately, we can't tell that by just looking at the urine. If Belle has urinated small spots 3 times, then I would recommend having your veterinarian examine a urine sample on her just to make sure everything is normal. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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!

Hello. It is possible that you saw a bit of mucous at the end of her urination. This could be very normal or could be an indication of a bit of irritation either in the vaginal area or the urinary bladder. If it persists or you see any other indications of abnormalities in her urine, please talk to your veterinarian. Bambi may need a urinalysis to see if there are any abnormal cells present. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.