Causes of Cat Urinary Blood and Treatment

**Cat urinary blood usually indicates inflammation or stones in the urinary system. If you notice your cat experiencing urinary blood, you can first use hemostatic drugs to stop the bleeding and prevent shock or anemia caused by blood loss. If the cat's urinary blood symptoms are mild, you can use anti-inflammatory drugs containing ingredients like amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. However, if the urinary blood is caused by stones inside the cat's body, surgery is required for treatment.

There are various reasons for cat urinary blood, and it usually indicates a problem with the cat's urinary system. Treatment should be tailored to the cat's specific situation.

Most cases of cat urinary blood are caused by urinary system infections. This type of urinary blood usually does not affect the cat's normal urination, so the cat's mental state is generally normal in the early stages. When noticing urinary blood symptoms in your cat, you can first use hemostatic drugs to stop the bleeding and then combine antibiotics containing amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium for inflammation treatment.
If the cat experiences symptoms such as urinary pain, increased frequency of urination, and urinary retention in addition to urinary blood, there is a higher likelihood of having stones inside the cat's body. For treatment, stones that are not completely blocked can be removed through methods like cystocentesis or irrigation. However, if the stones are completely blocked, surgery is necessary. Most cats do not drink enough water, making them more susceptible to this type of disease. After treatment, owners should increase the cat's daily water intake and feed foods with a higher water content.
Some female cats may experience urinary blood symptoms, and owners might mistakenly believe it to be menstrual bleeding. However, cats belong to the species that exhibits induced ovulation and do not have menstrual cycles. Therefore, when discovering urinary blood in your cat, seek medical attention promptly.