What happens when a cat urinates blood? What should you do if your cat urinates blood?
Hematuria in cats is related to reproductive system infection or reproductive system stones. It is best to take the cat to the hospital for treatment. The symptoms of hematuria in cats are abnormal urinating posture, frequent urination, bright red urine, and some cats may also be listless and have a loss of appetite. Usually, the cat should drink more water and bask in the sun.
Causes of blood in cats’ urine
Hematuria in cats is related to reproductive system infection or reproductive system stones. Male cats are more likely to have hematuria than female cats. Cats' reluctance to drink water is also one of the root causes of urinary stones. Excessive intervals between changing cat litter can also lead to urinary infections in cats. Only by taking in enough water and having enough urine to flush the urethra regularly can we effectively avoid the occurrence of stones in cats and thus avoid the phenomenon of hematuria.
Symptoms of blood in cat urine
The cat has abnormal urinating posture, frequent urination, arched waist, thirsty, bright red urine, and no abnormal changes in body temperature. Some cats may also experience symptoms such as listlessness and loss of appetite.
What to do if your cat urinates blood
Hematuria in male cats is mostly caused by lower urinary tract syndrome. It is best to take the cat to the hospital for treatment. Usually, you should pay attention to whether the cat urinates smoothly. If it is unable to pee, it may cause stones. If it is not serious, you can change the cat's food, let the cat drink more water, and get more sun to see if there is improvement. Cats may also have urethra damage, which is why they have symptoms such as frequent urination, painful urination, and hematuria.
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