Observe changes in urine, urine volume, breath and other changes
Dog's urine output The color, color and smell of urine can be a good reflection of whether the dog is in good physical condition. Some normal factors may cause certain changes in urine or certain extraordinary phenomena. But in most cases, if there are no regular problems with the dog's urine, then there is probably something wrong with the dog's body.
1. Urine volume
Usual urine volume Affected by factors such as food factors, water intake, environment, body size and amount of exercise. The daily urine output of a healthy dog is about 0.5-1L. Different individuals vary greatly. Therefore, it is also necessary to combine the dog's regular urine output to judge whether there is any abnormality in the dog's urine output. .
Two, complexion
Strong dog urine It is often light yellow and transparent. It has a greater connection with its diet and how much water it absorbs. Occasionally, the color of urine may change due to taking medications. Urine that appears red and turbid, with red accumulation after standing, is hematuria, which is common in bladder stones, nephritis, renal failure, cystitis, urinary tract stones, urinary tract bleeding, etc. Urine that is red and transparent, with no precipitation occurring after standing, is hemoglobin in urine, which is rare in hemolytic diseases, such as canine haemosporidiosis and onion and green onion poisoning. Urine that is yellowish-brown and transparent indicates that the urine contains bilirubin. Urinary gallbladder or urinary gallbladder disease is seen in liver and gallbladder diseases; milky white urine is seen in purulent inflammation of the kidneys and urinary tract.
3. Breath
Ordinary dog urine also has Odor, the smell will also change under pathological conditions. If there is an ammonia odor, it may be that cystitis-analyzing bacteria absorb urea or metabolic acidosis; the rancid odor is caused by the synthesis of a large amount of protein when the bladder and urinary tract are decomposed, necrotic or purulent inflammation.
4. Specific gravity
Usually the specific gravity of dog urine is 1.018-1.060. Under psychological conditions, urine Reduced fluid specific gravity is common in dogs drinking too little water, high temperatures, reduced urine output, etc.; under pathological conditions, usually accompanied by diseases with oliguria, such as fever, constipation, and diseases that dehydrate the body, the urine output The specific gravity of urine will decrease accordingly. In addition, diseases such as cystitis, acute nephritis, and diabetes will also reduce the specific gravity of urine. If the specific gravity of urine is low, it is common in chronic nephritis and uremia. disease, diabetes insipidus, etc.
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