My new kitten is bleeding....?

Question

I found him on the side of the road, besides being a little skinny and malnourished, he's relatively healthy and happy. He looks like he is trying to pee but can't, and when he does have pee come out its only about the size of a dime, and it has traces of blood. can cats get urinary infections or what. It's a male cat. I scheduled an appointment for him in the morning @ 10:30, but i scheduled it before he was doing this...... HELP!!!! And what do I tell the vet tomorrow, the appointment was only for his regular kitten check- up. I have only had him for 3 days.

He is not in pain, at least he is still purring and does'nt lick himself obsessively. He is still sleeping and stuff not uncomfortable


Hey jackass who gave the first answer- get a life and don't be so cruel. Maybe your defective!

he's not a baby baby, i 'm guessing he is about 9 weeks old

Answer 1

Call the vet's office Immediately!! They should have an after hours emergency number... or look up emergency vets/ hospitals in your phone book. With a Lil Kitty like that it can be VERY serious
The owner may notice straining or blood in the urine sooner. Infections often go unnoticed in cats because the owner may not see the cat using the litter box. Often, cat owners don't notice there is a problem until their pet stops using the box. Dr. Merle says, "While some cats stop using the litter box for behavioral reasons, it is important to rule out a medical problem before assuming that the cause is behavioral."

Since urinary tract infections can be caused by a multitude of factors, it is often difficult to discover the cause. The origin of an infection could be as simple as an overgrowth of bacteria or as complicated as bladder stones.

The formation of a bladder stone is very much like the formation of a pearl inside an oyster. It often forms from a single irritating particle called a nidus, which consists of a tiny particle such as small bacteria. Minerals are deposited on its surface, and over time it grows larger and can become very irritating to the lining of the bladder.

In female cats, these stones can cause recurrent infections with signs such as straining and blood in the urine. Infections caused by bladder stones often respond to antibiotics but return once the antibiotics are discontinued.

In male cats, stones can cause infection and, if a bladder stone becomes lodged in the urethra, make the cat unable to urinate. Such an obstruction can result in the accumulation of urine in the bladder, which can cause the bladder to rupture, a medical emergency that is fatal if untreated.

If bladder stones are suspected, it is a good idea to take X-rays and do an ultrasound examination. Some stones can be seen on a regular X-ray, while others require ultrasound in order to see them. Ultrasound can also identify the presence of sandy residue and thickening of the bladder wall, both of which are signs of possible bladder stone formation.

Because there are several kinds of bladder stones, it is important to find out what kind of stone an animal has before starting treatment. Some stones can be dissolved with medication and others, such as calcium oxalate stones, cannot.

The only treatment for some stones is surgical removal. Surgically removed stones should be analyzed so a plan can be made to avoid the recurrence of stones in the future.

Prevention may include a change in diet, medication, and prevention of bacterial infections that can lead to the formation of stones. Chronic problems with stones and bladder infections that do not respond to standard treatments may require a consultation with a surgeon or specialist.

If you have any questions regarding urinary tract infections or bladder stones, please contact your local veterinarian.

Answer 2

It sounds a lot like an infection and yes they can get it....when you take him in just tell the vet everything...it's best not to leave anything out so that way the vet can make your pet healthy and help you to raise it happy and healthy and ..infgection free....my puppy had that problem and i was told that the medication would be somewhere around $28 and that is for the check up and everything..so you would be paying too much...but in the meanitme make sure that the kitten is getting a lot of water and always near the liter box...good luck

Answer 3

Yes, cats can get urinary tract infections, and not only that, but cats like the one you found are extremely prone to ANY kind of infection.

If you go to the vet, it doesn't matter what kind of check up it is--if there's something wrong with the cat, they're not going to ignore it. Well, they'd better not, anyway. It's just like if you go to the doctor and he finds out that you've been having a burning sensation when you pee or something--he's going to do a more in-depth exam, including a urine scan.

Tell the vet everything that you've told us--about the blood, the apparent urinary blockage, and inclue things about his intake. How much he is or isn't drinking, eating, playing, if he's lethargic (just kind of sitting around--kittens are like little kids--they're into EVERYTHING.)

Good luck, and I hope your cat gets better.

Answer 4

The vet will look into it while you're there. Just tell them what you've seen. Also, even though he's purring, it doesn't mean he's fine. Cats also purr when they're in pain. But it sounds to me like it probably is a kidney infection. Chances are he probably had a hard time finding water and was getting dehydrated, so he didn't have anything to flush his kidneys out. He's very lucky that you found him and are caring for him. =)

Answer 5

Just keep an eye on him tonight to make sure he doesn't get worse. And when you get to the vet tomorrow, tell him everything that you have noticed about the little guy including the fact that you don't know his history. That will help the vet to decide what to look for.

You did the right thing picking the little guy up, and he won't forget it.
Have fun!

Answer 6

You need to take your kitten to the Animal ER immediately especially if it is a male cat. Blood in urine is ultra serious for boy cats and can mean blockages, crystals, urinary infections etc...- I imagine this is worse in small kittens. If you cannot take the cat to an animal ER find one to call - they will probably want him in immediately to diagnosis the severity of the problem as urinary problems in boys can be fatal.

Answer 7

Don't worry. Tell the vet that you took in this stray and it has problems. The vet won't put you off because you weren't anticipating a problem. You're a special person to do this for a stray.

Answer 8

Yes that is most likely a urinary tract infection, even male cats can get them. Just make sure he has plenty of waterand give it lots of love luckily your goiing to the vet tomorrow I'm sure it's terrible for both of you.

Answer 9

just tell the vet what you wrote here, just because you are going for a regular check up does not mean you can not tell him what is going on. the vet will check it out. hope nothing is wrong. let us know

Answer 10

Listen, that kitten is obviously defective. Whatever you do DO NOT EAT THIS KITTEN. You could run the risk of catching whatever it has. Find a healthier cat to eat.