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Urine should be clear and yellow.
If there is an obstruction such as a bladder stone or inflammation of the bladder or urethra, the animal may dribble small amounts of urine or remain in urination position a long time, kick at the belly in pain, or stand very stretch while urinating.
Observation of Abnormal posture:
Resting a leg could mean lameness.
Arching the back with all four legs bunched under the body may indicate mild abdominal pain or pain in lungs from pneumonia.
Downward arching of the back may mean several abdominal pain.
Spraddling the front legs may mean chest pain or difficulty breathing.
A bloated animal may stand with front legs uphill for easier belching of gas.
When lying down an abnormal position may mean a sore or dislocated leg or internal pain.
An animal with pneumonia may lie on it breastbone for easier breathing.
If there is an obstruction such as a bladder stone or inflammation of the bladder or urethra, the animal may dribble small amounts of urine or remain in urination position a long time, kick at the belly in pain, or stand very stretch while urinating.
Observation of Abnormal posture:
Resting a leg could mean lameness.
Arching the back with all four legs bunched under the body may indicate mild abdominal pain or pain in lungs from pneumonia.
Downward arching of the back may mean several abdominal pain.
Spraddling the front legs may mean chest pain or difficulty breathing.
A bloated animal may stand with front legs uphill for easier belching of gas.
When lying down an abnormal position may mean a sore or dislocated leg or internal pain.
An animal with pneumonia may lie on it breastbone for easier breathing.