Why is my dog peeing frequently and only small amounts? UTI?

Your dog has two problems: red tinted urine can be a sign of a UTI and you will need to take her to your veterinarian for an exam and a urinalysis. If this is a UTI, she will need to be on antibiotics and pain medicine. She could also be suffering from a uterine infection or bladder stones or just be in heat. Your vet can determine that with an exam! The second problem is intestinal parasites. You can get a wormer over the counter for her or have her wormed when you take her to the vet for the urinary problem.

Bella's behavior now could signify a UTI. Dogs who have a UTI often pee in the home and other inappropriate places. Blood can be microscopic if present in the urine during a UTI, so just because you don't see blood in her urine doesn't mean she does not have a UTI. Have her seen by a vet for this behavior in the morning.

If you are noticing an increased frequency of urination, she needs to be checked for a UTI. Since she can't talk and tell you, you have to look into it. Have her anal glands checked as well. I hope this helps.

This is very likely due to a urinary tract infection, you will need to take her to the vet ASAP in order to get it checked, the vet will perform a urine analysis, if the test comes back positive your vet will prescribe a course of antibiotics for your dog which should solve the problem in a very short time.

Poor Rosie! I agree, this definitely sounds suspicious for a UTI. Unfortunately, this is not something you can treat yourself at home - she will need antibiotics from your vet to treat the infection. I would recommend taking her in tomorrow for an exam. Your veterinarian can do a urinalysis to confirm whether or not she has a UTI, and will prescribe an appropriate antibiotic to treat it if needed.

UTI's can cause your dog pain, that's for sure. If you've ever had one yourself you might know that the burning sensation and pain in the lower abdomen are quite uncomfortable. The pain isn't terrible, for sure, but there's no doubt that Bella isn't feeling well. In addition, in a diabetic dog, UTI's can indicate that she is poorly regulated (i.e. there is routinely glucose in her urine) and having one signals that it's a good idea to check blood glucose as well, to determine if an adjustment might be considered in insulin dosage. Checking a quick urine dipstick can also ease your mind that she is not tipping over into diabetic ketoacidosis as well, which is a very serious condition. It's also worth noting that even though the same antibiotic is prescribed each time, when UTI's occur frequently the bacteria that cause them can become stronger, and more resistant to the normally-used antibiotics - this is why urine culture is so valuable in these cases, in order to make sure that the appropriate antibiotic is used. I would recommend that you get her in today, since it's another 36 hours since your regular vet opens, and that's a long time for her to be uncomfortable.

I recommend to have Beretta examined for a bladder infection. Since she can't talk and tell you why this is happening, it's best to play it safe. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.