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belsherli · 07-06-2007, 05:26 AM

My little yorkie is peeing brown sometimes. It's not all the time and he's been to the vet and was treated for a bladder infection. But it isn't constant and he isn't in pain. Could it be allergies? Could it be a reaction to a cleaner? At a loss....please help if you can.

Gracie2006 · 07-06-2007, 06:24 AM

A brown color is generally caused by blood. There could be infection or a small stone. Was your baby re-tested for bladder infection after the antibiotics were completed? Sometimes they need a couple rounds of medication before the infection completely clears.

belsherli · 07-06-2007, 06:30 AM

It's not every pee or the first pee of every morning, its only when we stay over night at my boyfriend's place. That's why I haven't gone back to have Aspen tested. Aspen is jealous of my bf, and every morning we wake at his place he pees brown. the rest of the day he is fine. and its only on nights we stay over.....that's why I was wondering if it could be an allergy to something.

Ladylavender · 07-06-2007, 07:16 AM

I agree, brown colored urine usually means there is blood in the urine. Dogs or cats will not act sick. It's a natural instinct in them so they don't appear weak to their predators. So even if your little one is not acting like he is is pain, he could be.

Call your vet and ask him if there's anything to worry about.

llee24 · 12-05-2007, 02:31 PM

I agree with everyone as well. I got scared when brown pee became red spot pee. I took him to my vet and did x-ray and found 2 particles in his bladder. They cant determine till they do a ultrasound. It is definately some kind of stone. Dr. said it can be either:

(1) "Struvite" bladder stones which can literally be treated medically with a food called Hills S/D. or
(2) Calcium Oxalate - only treatment for these uroliths is surgical removal.

They suggest my little one do a cystotomy. And found out that it was a Calcium Oxalate. Now he is on a S/O Diet (Royal Canine Urinary) type of diet.

i dont want to scare anyone but you can check out the link of the surgery and information on bladder stones.

http://lbah.com/canine/urolithiasis.htm#symptoms

shelschrader · 12-05-2007, 02:37 PM

I hope your little guy gets better!

llee24 · 12-05-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shelschrader

I hope your little guy gets better!

Thanks, he is getting better...

erino77 · 12-05-2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shelschrader

I hope your little guy gets better!

me too! I'm not sure about myself. I agree w/ the others that said it could be old blood.
I hope you get it figured out soon.
Just a thought. You said it only happens at your BF's house? Is there something there he could be getting into and drinking/eating???

Yorkieluv · 12-05-2007, 03:31 PM

Have them do another urinalysis and urine culture...They need to check for crystals....

Yorkieluv · 12-05-2007, 03:32 PM

This is not normal...My yorkie gets crystals/stones, and if your little guy gets blocked up, it is going to be very serious. Maybe it's just a UTI too.

Ellie May · 12-05-2007, 07:30 PM

I don't think it really matters when or where this is happening. It is still happening and I've never heard of allergies causing brown pee and I'm sure he isn't getting into something everytime. Please take him to the vet as soon as possible.

07-06-2007, 05:26 AM	#1
belsherli YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 3	Brown pee My little yorkie is peeing brown sometimes. It's not all the time and he's been to the vet and was treated for a bladder infection. But it isn't constant and he isn't in pain. Could it be allergies? Could it be a reaction to a cleaner? At a loss....please help if you can.

07-06-2007, 06:24 AM	#2
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	A brown color is generally caused by blood. There could be infection or a small stone. Was your baby re-tested for bladder infection after the antibiotics were completed? Sometimes they need a couple rounds of medication before the infection completely clears. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.

07-06-2007, 07:16 AM	#4
Ladylavender YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Soddy Daisy, TN Posts: 733	I agree, brown colored urine usually means there is blood in the urine. Dogs or cats will not act sick. It's a natural instinct in them so they don't appear weak to their predators. So even if your little one is not acting like he is is pain, he could be. Call your vet and ask him if there's anything to worry about. __________________ Sheila and Sweet Millie Sage and Jasmine Rose

12-05-2007, 02:31 PM	#5
llee24 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 132	I agree with everyone as well. I got scared when brown pee became red spot pee. I took him to my vet and did x-ray and found 2 particles in his bladder. They cant determine till they do a ultrasound. It is definately some kind of stone. Dr. said it can be either: (1) "Struvite" bladder stones which can literally be treated medically with a food called Hills S/D. or (2) Calcium Oxalate - only treatment for these uroliths is surgical removal. They suggest my little one do a cystotomy. And found out that it was a Calcium Oxalate. Now he is on a S/O Diet (Royal Canine Urinary) type of diet. i dont want to scare anyone but you can check out the link of the surgery and information on bladder stones. http://lbah.com/canine/urolithiasis.htm#symptoms __________________ Lisa.

12-05-2007, 02:37 PM	#6
shelschrader Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 743	I hope your little guy gets better! __________________ Shel & her gang Bruiser Ballard - Schrader - Proud member of the Little Gentleman's Club & Marcus Aurelius - Sekwetary of the Little Gentleman's Club!

07-06-2007, 06:30 AM	#3
belsherli YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 3	It's not every pee or the first pee of every morning, its only when we stay over night at my boyfriend's place. That's why I haven't gone back to have Aspen tested. Aspen is jealous of my bf, and every morning we wake at his place he pees brown. the rest of the day he is fine. and its only on nights we stay over.....that's why I was wondering if it could be an allergy to something.

12-05-2007, 03:31 PM	#9
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Have them do another urinalysis and urine culture...They need to check for crystals.... __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

12-05-2007, 03:32 PM	#10
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	This is not normal...My yorkie gets crystals/stones, and if your little guy gets blocked up, it is going to be very serious. Maybe it's just a UTI too. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

12-05-2007, 07:30 PM	#11
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I don't think it really matters when or where this is happening. It is still happening and I've never heard of allergies causing brown pee and I'm sure he isn't getting into something everytime. Please take him to the vet as soon as possible. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶