subject: Possible Causes of Blood in Cat Urine [print this page] When an animal is sick, their bodies often send out the same signals as those of a human body in distress. When a cat owner cleans out their litter box, they should always be aware of anything unusual that could indicate a serious health problem. Blood in cat urine may be indicative of a serious problem and should be taken seriously. There are a few different things that could cause this type of symptom to occur.
The most common reason that a cat would have blood in their urine is if they have a urinary tract infection, which can be potentially very serious for a feline. This means that they could have an infection in their bladder, urethra or kidneys. For this reason, it is necessary to take the cat to the veterinarian right away because the infection could lead to serious kidney damage if left untreated.
Similarly, blood in the urine may be an indication that a cat already has a kidney problem. This might be the case if there is blood in their urine and they are also experiencing vomiting, diarrhea and loss of appetite. This could be the result of an untreated urinary tract infection, or a separate kidney issue. In any event, it is important that it is treated immediately by a veterinarian.
If a cat has blood in their urine, it is possible that they could be suffering from urinary stones in the urethra. The stones would scrape the urethra, causing bleeding that would be visible in the urine. The stones may be caused by a variety of factors, including bacteria, a pH imbalance or even a reaction to a particular medication.
Another possibility to explore if a cat has blood in their urine is that they may have ingested some kind of poison. This might sound crazy, but owners of symptomatic cats should consider whether or not they have bug or mouse traps anywhere in the house that the cat may have licked or eaten them. If they did, it would cause internal bleeding and dehydration, both of which can lead to blood in the urine.
Blood in cat urine can be caused by a variety of factors, from a kidney infection to the cat accidentally ingesting some type of poison. Whatever the reason is, it is important for their owners to get them to a veterinarian as soon as possible. It may turn out to be a problem that is easily fixed, but it is important to find out in case it is a potentially dangerous condition.
