Question: My 2 year old dog eats fine and seems okay, but I have noticed blood in his urine. What can the matter be? Please help. He is real feisty and WILL NOT let me put a leash on him. He has bit me before, so I have a problem taking him in to a vet. Is there anything I can do short of prayer?

ANSWER: I have serious concerns about keeping an animal that bites its owner! I suggest getting you and your animal into the care of a behavioral trainer ASAP. Also, any blood is not normal and is a SERIOUS concern. Your animal needs to be seen by a vet when you first noticed the problem. Discuss with your veterinarian ways to get the animal (and some of it's urine) into the hospital for evaluation--your vet may be able to prescribe a sedative and with the use of a muzzle, you should be able to get the dog in--if you are at risk of handling your own animal--you may want to consider euthanasia if you cannot provide proper medical care to the pet due to it's disposition. Good luck and be careful!