My cat peed on the rug and it was blood, what is wrong with him?

Question

He eats and has been acting normaly. We nutured and declawed him about 2 months ago.

Answer 1

Hi Danielle...when a cat eliminates outside of the litter box and has urine in the blood is is indicative of a lower urinary tract infection (also known as FLUTD). Consider ringing a vet to have your kitty evaluated and treated as soon as possible. Blockages can occur and require urgent treatment if not seeked sooner.

More on FLUTD: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_feline_lower_urinary_tract_dis.html

Here's more on causes of house soiling problems by Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine of Feline Health: http://www.vet.cornell.edu/fhc/brochures/Housesoiling.html

House soiling is the most common behavior problem reported by cat owners. It includes urination and/or defecation outside the litter box, as well as urine spraying.

Why do cats eliminate outside of the litter box?
One common misconception is that cats soil in inappropriate places for revenge. It is tempting to conclude, "He defecated on the living room carpet to punish me for leaving him for the weekend." But this kind of calculation requires sophisticated cognitive abilities that cats aren't believed to possess. Furthermore, this conclusion assumes that cats view their urine and feces as distasteful, when in fact they do not. It is only we humans who view it that way.

Medical Problems
So why do cats urinate or defecate on your bed or carpet? Medical problems are one possibility. Inflammation of the urinary tract may cause painful or frequent urination, inability to urinate, bloody urine, and crying during urination. An affected cat is likely to eliminate outside the litter box if he comes to associate the box with painful urination, or if he has an increased urgency to urinate. In addition, kidney, liver, and thyroid diseases often lead to increased drinking and urination. Inflammation of the colon or rectum, intestinal tract tumors, intestinal parasites, and other gastrointestinal conditions may cause painful defecation, increased frequency or urgency to defecate, and decreased control of defecation. Age-related diseases that interfere with a cat's mobility (for example, arthritis, nervous system disorders, or muscular diseases), or with his cognitive functions can also influence his ability to get to the litter box in time. In short, any medical condition that interferes with a cat's normal elimination behavior can lead to house soiling.

Litter Box Aversions
Behavioral problems, such as litter box aversions, inappropriate site preferences, or urine spraying can also lead to house soiling. An aversion implies that there is something about the litter box that your cat finds unsavory. It could be the box, the litter, the location of the box, or all three.

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Answer 2

That is the way cats often alert you to the fact that they have urinary infection. The cat needs to see the vet as soon as possible for treatment. Left untreated, a male cat's urethra may become plugged with solid rocklike mineral crystals that then prevent him from being able to urinate at all, a very painful life threatening condition. A male has a much smaller urethra than a female does.

Both male and female cats, altered and intact, can develop urinary problems. Some individuals seem prone to them and in those individuals, the problems usually recur. It also has been noted that for some reason, cats are more likely to develop urinary problems during autumn than at other times of year.

There are a number of things that help with treating or prevention of attacks of feline urinary problems. Usually the vet will prescribe antibiotics, urinary acidifiers, and a special diet that helps prevent the formation of crystals in the urine. Often the vet will also give the cat fluids to rehydrate the cat and also cause the cat to make more urine and more dilute urine, to help flush the cat's urinary tract out. After the cat has recovered, you may want to keep the cat on acidifiers and a diet that is formulated to help minimize urinary problems.

Answer 3

Neutered should of been these peoples first clue you cat has crystals in his bladder it forms in male cats after neutering there sharp and cut the urethra as they pass they can be deadly and he will always now have this problem first thing he needs vet care now since he is still urinating they will eventually block him and he will get toxic and die if not treated and I learned this the hard way NO MORE FISH every not tuna not in his cat food you will have to feed him food made just for urinary track Purina is the best or you can purchase from your vet a good healthy food for him

Answer 4

I hope it's not Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorder.

The clinical signs of all the FLUTDs are very similar. Cats may go to the litterbox frequently, strain to urinate, pass very small amounts at a time, lick their genitals more frequently or more intensely than usual, or have blood in the urine. The cat may associate the burning sensation of cystitis (bladder inflammation) with the litter box itself, and look for another place to go where it won't hurt. This leads to squatting in corners, in sinks or tubs, on rugs, laundry piles, or beds.

Get him back to the Vet tomorrow to get checked!

Answer 5

He might have a bladder infection, a blocked urinary-tract or infection. I also looked in a cat care book and it says he may also have nephritis or cystitis. Which I'm not familiar with either one of those... is he straining to pee or not? How bloody is it? Either way you need to get him to the vet immediately, you don't want him suffering any longer, you don't know what it is or how bad. I wouldn't take a chance.

Answer 6

bladder infection/urinary tract infection. mine did that too before. he kept peeing on the carpet & there was always blood. it probably has nothing to do with nutering/declawing. call your vet & take him in. they will give you medicine for him. also, put water in with his food to help flush his system out. it is just like a human bladder infection.

oh, you have to be super careful because if he stops peeing he can die & it can all happen really quickly. so, take care of it as soon as the vet opens in the morning.

Answer 7

Very possibly a urinary tract infection (UTI). Take him to the vet, if left for too long, could become a very serious problem! You may need to change his food to something like IAMS for UTI's. Most low cost foods are high in ash and magnesium.

Answer 8

your cat peeing on the carpet was his way of telling you that something is wrong. cats are extremely intelligent,and he's in pain.take him to the vet as soon as possible,tonight if you can. he might have any number of serious infections,meanwhile give him plenty of fresh water,and comfort him as well.

Answer 9

Your cat has an infection. Get your cat to the vet as soon as possible.

Answer 10

when you notice a cat isn't his usually self, it is best to take him to the vet as soon as possible, he could die before you figure out something is wrong