Help!! Whenever my cat goes to the bathroom, in his urine there is blood. What could be happening to him. He is only six. Is this normal for a six year old. Is he going to die??? Please Help!!!!!!
2007-01-14 12:28:44 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
We just got a new kitten. Do you think this has anything to do with it?
2007-01-14 12:34:17 · update #1
Oh yeah what if my vet is not open, should I take him to the animal hostpital???
2007-01-14 12:35:57 · update #2
Do you think it might be because the kitten like to attack/play with him when he does not want to play and they ended up playing to hard????
2007-01-14 12:44:57 · update #3
Thanks for all the help guys but I still can not find a vet that is open. Any suggustions?
2007-01-14 13:41:09 · update #4
Hi there...hematuria (blood in urine) means your cat most likely has a lower urinary tract infection and needs to be seen by a vet immediately. Some cats can develop a urethral blockage which IS life-threatening and if not treated within 24-48 hours is FATAL.
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorders: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_feline_lower_urinary_tract_dis.html
Feline Urethral Obstructions: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/urinary_blockage.html
[edit] no, the kitten is not the cause of the urinary disorder. This is caused by diet. Your vet will explain this in more detail. You DO need to please get your cat to the veterinary hospital ASAP!!!
2007-01-14 12:32:36 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Your cat most likely has a urinary tract infection. You need to get him to a vet ASAP. Cats' often produce crystals in their urine-this is usually caused by too much Taurine in their diet. The problem is that in male cats the crystals can cause a blockage and can be potentially fatal. If the cat can't urinate, the urine backs up into the kidney and then into the blood stream.
He is passing urine so he is not blocked-yet.
Yes the new kitten could have something to do with this. The cat is under stress and often stress causes these infection .
2007-01-14 13:17:52 · answer #2 · answered by TommyGirl869 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your cat almost certainly has a UTI. Either that or kidney problems. Either way, he needs to see a vet NOW. If your clinic isn't open, take him to an emergency clinic. If there's not an emergency vet clinic in your town/city; start calling vet clinics. Some of them have 24/7 staffing and can get your cat seen.
2007-01-14 13:37:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stress is a major contributor to urinary problems and he sounds like he is experiencing with this new "intruder" in his life. Blood is a serious symptom and you need to have a vet check it out tomorrow as long as he is able to pass urine he will not die. And it hurts! So get help for him as soon as possible.
2007-01-14 12:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everyone else sounds like a uti but the kiity needs a vet soon. Good luck.
2007-01-14 13:00:44 · answer #5 · answered by momof3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to take him to the vet. If you wait he may die. Probably has a urinary tract infection but if left unattended he could become obstructed and become very ill
2007-01-14 12:34:21 · answer #6 · answered by leftygirl_75 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes he is going to die if you don't get him looked after promptly. Look for an Emergency Vet
2007-01-14 19:01:43 · answer #7 · answered by Violet c 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi there hon! i recognize u love your cat very a lot and it really is amazingly puzzling for you. once the liver fails, then there is truly not something that should be finished. She appears like she has slightly liver function left, yet not a lot. you in effortless words ought to guage in case you imagine that she remains having a good high quality of existence. in case you imagine she remains having slightly relaxing out of existence, then per chance it ought to attend a at the same time as, yet in case you imagine she is suffering, then per chance it truly is a good suggestion to have the vet placed her down. yet in effortless words you are able to ascertain this as a responsible puppy proprietor. i recognize its puzzling, i have had many animals and characteristic had to flow regardless of the reality that this a number of situations. in simple terms be at liberty you had the kind of excellent cat for the kind of lengthy time period and she or he's fortunate to have you ever as the kind of excellent proprietor. i recognize its difficult hon, yet you'll get via it. per chance have your moms and dads or pals help you're making the alternative.
2016-11-23 18:40:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
any blood in a cats urine or bowel movement is serious..go to the vet
2007-01-14 12:40:39 · answer #9 · answered by bjsuno 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is not normal. It might indicate a bladder infection or other problem. Take him to the vet ASAP.
2007-01-14 12:33:48 · answer #10 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋