Blood in wee?!

Oompa-Loompa

Warren Veteran

• May 18, 2010

• #1

This might sound a bit strange but can anyone explain to me what it would actually look like? Would it be all red or would it have a real dark sort of orangey colour? :?
Bella's wee is reeeally dark orange today and I'm panicking about it because she's 1 year old and unspayed (haven't been able to afford getting her done until now,I want to wait until I've finished school so I can be home and look after her). Am I just being paranoid as usual?

 

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Shellypops

Wise Old Thumper

• May 18, 2010

• #2

Sometimes my girlie has dark red/orangey wee and I have been told thats normal, if its chalky thats when there is a calcium prob I think

 

Oompa-Loompa

Warren Veteran

• May 18, 2010

• #3

Ooh well that's a relief It kind of freaked me out a bit because her wee isn't usually THAT dark..

 

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prettylupin

Wise Old Thumper

• May 18, 2010

• #4

True haematuria (blood in wee) will be a proper red.

Pigments in plants can colour bunny wee anything from pale yellow - to dark orange/reddish brown.

 

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Sky-O

Wise Old Thumper

• May 18, 2010

• #5

Diet can have a huge impact on wee colour. Did she have anything new yesterday? Or anything in larger amounts than normal?

I have been told (but never seen) that blood looks like actual clots in the urine (unless obviously it is copious amounts). I don't know how reliable that is though and someone who has actually seen it should be able to clarify better.

 

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prettylupin

Wise Old Thumper

• May 18, 2010

• #6

Sky-O said:

Diet can have a huge impact on wee colour. Did she have anything new yesterday? Or anything in larger amounts than normal?

I have been told (but never seen) that blood looks like actual clots in the urine (unless obviously it is copious amounts). I don't know how reliable that is though and someone who has actually seen it should be able to clarify better.

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This is true! I have not seen it either I would assume it would be more pink/red and possibly fresh blood, as opposed to dark red/brown from pigmentation.

 

Hugo's There

Wise Old Thumper

• May 18, 2010

• #7

Blood in wee is often seen in clots or patches within the wee. It very rarely stains the whole wee. If in doubt blot it with a bit of kitchen roll, it will be very apparent if it is blood :wave:

 

clarebear

Mama Doe

• May 18, 2010

• #8

I thought Bramble had blood in his wee the other week, but it was because he'd eaten some Beetroot treats!