dogs wee

[Guest cabbie]

noticed my lurchers wee is a dark orange colour last night.he's fed on tripe mince n turkey necks with tescos dog biscuits (23% protien) could this b the reason 4 his wee colour?ie 2 much protien

[Darren Wright 0]

have you hust changed his diet to this?

I know when i use to do a lot of weight lifting when i was younger i use to eat a high protien diet & my piss was dark & it was smelly...i put this down to my diet, this could be the same with the dog

[Guest Doug]

Is there colouring in the biscuits?

 

Else he might just not have drunk enough.

 

Dogs are designed to eat flesh, so I doubt that has affected him.

[Guest trev]

Could just be a kidney infection.

If its only slight boil up some barley and add it to his diet for a day or two.

grate some raw potatoe over his food aswell this will help clear it up

[Gareth12 225]

As darren said it may be the high protein content in his diet as this can happen with humans if their protein content is very high. Just give him all the fresh water he can drink and he should be fine!

[Guest terrierbullpit]

when pis has a tint about it means that the liver is doing its job properly its when the pish is clear like water that then you should wory , try adding a detox suplement into the dogs diet that will help the liver to flush all the nastys that it has been doing its job to filter out in the first place , high protein in a diet does make the dogs pish dark but atleast you know the liver is working proper ! plenty water, and some of that detox stuff that you get from the chemist will sort the stinkie pish out [bANNED TEXT] ..................

[brock 11]

bullpit,i was told when playing rugby that to make sure our piss was clear all the time because when your piss is orange it means your dehydrated,i was told this by top fitness coaches before tourin south africa,as they were preparing us for the heat,i thought when your piss is orangeyour kidneys are not working properly.

[Guest chilli]

must admit ive allways been told that urine should be a nice clear colour if you are properly hydrated an your body is workin correctly

[brock 11]

chilli thats exactly what ive always thought

cabbi i know you can get stuff for greyhounds that makes them drink a lot of water and flushes them right out,could be worth a try,but if your that concerned try the vets for advice.

[Guest Mac]

Interesting reading

 

 

Urine Color as Health Indicator

 

by Ron Kurtus (20 May 2005)

 

The kidneys process liquids from what you have been eating and drinking, as well as material from various body processes. The resulting urine consists of water and dissolved waste material. Since some organ malfunctions or the effort to fight off a disease can results in excess waste material, the color of the urine can be an indicator of what you have been ingesting and the condition of your health. Certain colors can indicate problems, diseases or imbalances in your diet.

 

Questions you may have include:

 

Of what does urine consist?

What are abnormal colors for urine?

What should you do if urine is an abnormal color?

This lesson will answer those questions.

 

 

Urine

 

Urine consists of water and dissolved waste material from what you have been drinking and eating. It also includes dead blood cells and other material the body wants to eliminate.

 

The kidneys process the blood plasma, allowing water, sugars, vitamins, amino acids and other vital substances back into the bloodstream. They eliminate excess water, salts and minerals, as well as urea from protein digestion, uric acid, creatinine from muscle breakdown, hormone waste and toxins. Also eliminated is urochrome, which is a yellow pigment that comes from the processing of dead blood cells in the liver.

 

The urochrome gives the urine a pale yellow color, which is its normal color.

 

Abnormal colors

Since the normal color of urine is pale yellow, variations can be an indication of health problems or be the result of certain foods that have been eaten.

 

Clear urine

If a person has been drinking an excess of water or diurics such as coffee or beer, the urine may have little or no color. Typically, it is nothing to worry about if it happens occasionally.

 

Yellow urine

Excess sweating could result in the urine becoming a deeper yellow. Also, it is a sign that you have not been drinking enough liquids

 

Dark yellow urine

Liver problems or jaundice can cause the urine to become consistently a dark yellow color. Be sure you have been drinking enough fluids before jumping to conclusions.

 

Orange urine

People who eat too many carrots--like from a juicer--may see orange urine. Also, too much Vitamin C can turn the urine orange.

 

Brown urine

Brown urine can an indication of a serious condition. It could be caused by liver disease, hepatitis, melanoma cancer, or copper poisoning. Other symptoms from those ailments should also be considered as indicators. But note that if you had recently eaten fava beans or taken a laxative, your urine also could turn brown.

 

Greenish urine

A urinary tract infection, bile problems and certain drugs can cause the urine to turn greenish. A brighter green color is an indication of an excess of B vitamins.

 

Blue urine

Urine with a bluish tint can be caused by a psuedomonas bacterial infection. It can also be an indication of high levels of calcium.

 

Reddish urine

There are a number of things that can cause the urine to have a red tint.

 

Blood

A small amount of blood in the urine can give it a red tint. Sometimes droplets of blood are seen. A bladder infection, kidney stones or bladder stones can result in urine with red in it. Also, a slight injury to the bladder or kidney can result in bleeding into the urine. Some professional boxers have been known to pass blood in their urine after a fight.

 

If you see what looks like blood in your urine, it is a good idea to go to the doctor to check the condition.

 

Food

Eating beets can result in reddish-purple urine.

 

Acidic urine will turn red after eating blackberries. Alkaline urine will look reddish after eating rhubarb. Whether your urine is acidic or alkaline is usually determined by other foods you have eaten.

 

Candy or pills with a dye can temporarily turn the urine red.

 

Poison

Lead or mercury poisoning can turn the urine reddish. If you suspect you have ingested and have been handling those toxic metals, and your urine is red, you should see your physician.

 

What to do

If your urine has a strange color, and you have not been eating foods or taking pills that would cause the change in color, you should check yourself for other unusual symptoms and perhaps visit your doctor.

 

Also, if the urine has a bad odor, it may be an indication of disease.

 

In conclusion

The color of your urine may determine the state of your health. Your kidneys process liquids from what you have been eating and drinking, and the resulting urine consists of water and dissolved waste material. Certain colors of your urine can indicate problems, diseases or imbalances in your diet.

[Guest cabbie]

many thanks guys think i'll ring me mate the vet