about Parvo and blood in Urine in dogs?

[Mione]

I was wondering how you can tell when your dog really does have Parvo and not something else? I also was wondering how the heck dogs get blood in their Urine? My vet said my pup had some in hers and he didn't really find many crystals in there shes just been wanting to rest a lot she threw up once last night but that was it any idea on what could have caused it? Sorry for the questions but I am worried about my girl I don't want to call the vets and bug them. Also how can you tell when they've been been poisoned by something?

[flandersfield2]

You shouldn't hesitate to ask questions of your veterinarian. If the vet is too busy to talk to you, ask to speak to the veterinary technician; it is their job to provide client education. There are tests (ELISA) which can determine whether your dog has parvo virus or not. It requires a blood sample. Many things can cause blood in urine. You would need to have a complete urinalysis and blood/serum analysis to determine the cause. It may take several visits and tests for the correct diagnosis. Keep bugging the vet. Its their job.

[Farnsworth]

Most dogs (more than 80 percent) that are infected will show no symptoms. Dogs that develop the disease show symptoms of the illness within 3 to 10 days. The symptoms include lethargy, vomiting, fever, and diarrhea (usually bloody). Dogs with CPV are also at risk for intussusception, a condition where part of the intestine prolapses into another part. After a dog is infected, there is no cure, but dogs usually recover from the viral infection and associated symptoms within five days with aggressive treatment. However, diarrhea and vomiting result in dehydration and secondary infections can set in, causing death even in treated dogs. Risk factors for severe disease include young age, a stressful environment, and concurrent infections with bacteria, parasites, and canine coronavirus.Due to dehydration, the dog's electrolyte balance is destroyed. Because of destruction of the normal intestinal lining, blood and protein leak into the intestines leading to anemia and loss of protein, and endotoxins escape into the bloodstream, causing endotoxemia. The white blood cell level drops, further weakening the dog. Any or all of these factors can lead to shock and death.

en.wikipedia.org (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canine_parvovirus)

[JenniferinNY]

Blood in the urine is usually associated with a urinary tract infection. Parvo is very different, normally bloody or tarry looking diahrrea. Did he give her antibiotics? Most vets would have. She will be in pain, as bladder infections are pretty painful. She also probably has a low grade fever. You do have to give the antibiotics for as long as the vet said. Most will also want you to bring another urine sample in before you stop antibiotics. If her symptoms have worsened, bring her right back in. They may have to switch to a different antibiotic. Or, the infection could have progressed even more and she may need IV meds for a couple days. Definitely bring her back in, if the infection went systemic, she could be very ill.

[dsclimb1]

mine had parvo, caught at from the kennel but thats another story.very tired, just lay there in a sulk, did not keep food down, runny at the other end.I would get her checked out soon, as once it takes hold it can soon drain a dog of all its energy. Was she jabbed up?

[Gail H]

Parvo is awful and the onset of symptoms are very quick. It is imperative to take a suspected case to a vet asap. Symptoms will include, inability to eat or drink, lethagry, vomiting and watery bloody stool. Causes of blood in urine can be from many things. The most common are bladder stones and urinary tract infections. Blood in the urine is a serious reason to take your dog to the vet. Demand answers or get another vet. The vet should be doing tests and follow ups.

[Dixie]

If I were you I would switch vets. There is definately something that he is missing. If your dog is not well than she is not healthy, go somewhere else quickly. You should never feel like you are bothering a veterinarian. Parvo usually strikes younger dogs under one year although if your dog has not been vaccinated against Parvo or doesn't have natural immunity it is possible that they could still get Parvo. Parvo is usually blood in runny diarrehea and the pup is very lathargic and sometimes vomiting too. They usaully die withing a few days in not treated. Older dogs that have been vaccinated or that have natural immunity can still get sick but doesn't necessarily kill them. Either way there is something wrong with your dog. The longer that you wait the less chance you have of saving her. To be safe I would stop feeding her whatever brand of pet food that you are right now to be sure that is not contaminated. Cook human food for her until you know for sure. I know I answered some questions and I am not always chosen as best answer but I do know that there are many pet foods not recalled and they should be. One of them is Natural Choice, Nutro and Nutra products especially the Lamb and Rice formulas. I keep telling everybody to go to 'Hubpages.com" In the search area just type in the names of the pet food and you can read and communicate with hundreds of angry pet owners that have all lost thier pets all with the same symptoms and how they are fighting with the pet food companies for a recall. I distribute Flint River Ranch Pet Food, it is a holistic food that tests for Melamine every 15 minutes. I don't mean to slam other pet food but I am 100% against commercial grade food, that would be anything sold in a store. I believe in feeding my pets and rescue pets a food that doesn't contain chemicals and preservatives. Flint River is an awesome food and they have never had a recall, ever...visit www.frrco.com/122135 and read for yourself. I always tell people if they want free pet food samples to email me and I will send it out. Seriously, your pet is sick whether it is Parvo, the food or something else, don't play around get her to a vet, It's Sunday night, a University or a good emergency clinic with capabilities of diagnostic testing would be good. Do it now...

[sammie_7x]

if the dog has parvo then the blood in the urine will be part of the symptom. its very serious and you need to talk to a vet, who cares if it bugs them theyre there to help animals, so dont put your dogs health at risk or it may worsen. good luck

[Chelsey H]

when we first had our dog we adopted him from a shelter and in the beginign he was very hyper and playful then later on he seemed to be depressed we were worried that he might not like us or the new home so we took him to the vet for advice and they said he had parvo its very serious and deadly if we had waited to take our dog in then he may not be here

[Tory]

well i cant help you but send your question to this email address: ask_it_n_name_it@yahoo.comthis person helps alot!!!!!it so kool.n this is no computer robot.so this is good!

[t j]

you would have a very sick dog if shed been poisoned,i have had dogs all my life, and there are a few things that lead to blood in their feces, parvo is the 1 every 1 thinks of, but a common 1 in pups is their diet,some ready mixed meals and puppy meats are to rich for them, i start my pups off with porridge and weetabix,and introduce them slowly to a all in 1 puppy meal.don't give them milk,as that can upset their stomach, get a calcium and vitamin supplement for the mum during her pregnancy, and that should be all they need, a healthy mum, usually gives you healthy pups.a good diet for a poorly dog is boiled rice, you can add all sorts to it, tuna chicken, gravy,afrieds bull terrier lives on rice hes allergic to the run of the mill dog foods,and my rottie cant eat chicken, he has all the symtoms of parvo, if he eats it, hes been on a drip more than once because of it,so good luck

[pony]

Take the dog to another vet, don't hestitate to ask questions until you are satisfied with the answers. That's what they are there for and a good caring vet will have no problem with this.