Why is my horses pee white?

Horses normally have microscopic calcium crystals, even “sludge,” in their urine. Urine is normally alkaline (high pH), and these mineral crystals precipitate out at that pH, making the urine cloudy or milky at times.

How do you tell if a horse has a bladder infection?

Bladder Infection Signs of cystitis include loss of control over urination, frequent urination, urine dribbling, urine scalding, and straining to urinate. There may also be blood in the urine. If nerve damage is the cause, other signs such as paralysis of the anus or tail may also occur.

What causes bloody urine in horses?

Bladder infections, kidney and bladder stones, various cancers and other serious conditions can cause red urine, so persistent cases of red urine must be treated seriously and those horses should be subjected to a complete diagnostic work-up, including blood work, urine analysis, cystoscopy and radiographs.

What does milky colored urine mean?

Cloudy or milky urine is a sign of a urinary tract infection, which may also cause a bad smell. Milky urine may also be caused by bacteria, crystals, fat, white or red blood cells, or mucus in the urine.

How do you get protein out of your urine?

Proteinuria treatment

Dietary changes. If you have kidney disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure, a doctor will recommend specific diet changes.
Weight loss. Losing weight can manage conditions that impair kidney function.
Blood pressure medication.
Diabetes medication.
Dialysis.

Can protein in urine go away on its own?

What Treatment Follows Protein in the Urine? Protein from an infection or fever will most likely resolve on its own. If your doctor confirms that you have kidney disease, a treatment plan will be put together.

Is it normal for urine to have bubbles?

The appearance of a single layer of larger bubbles upon voiding, that quickly dissipate, can be considered normal. Traditionally, foamy urine has been considered by physicians, as well as by patients, as a marker of proteinuria.