Feline Hematuria

There are several causes of hematuria in cats, mainly including bladder hematuria, urethral hematuria, and renal hematuria. Although there are many causes of hematuria in cats, they all indicate severe diseases. To ensure your cat's health, it is recommended to bring them to a pet hospital for further examination and treatment in a timely manner to avoid delayed diagnosis and potential death.

To address feline hematuria, the first consideration is bladder hematuria, which includes bacterial cystitis, traumatic cystitis, and bladder stones.

Bladder Inflammation (Cystitis): Clinical symptoms include frequent urination, cloudy urine, hematuria, and sometimes pus or mucus in the urine. Causes include bacterial infection, bladder stones, and long-term urine retention.

Traumatic Cystitis: This refers to hemorrhagic injury to the bladder mucosa caused by compression or severe impact. Cats usually exhibit hematuria symptoms within a short period. If the bladder ruptures due to trauma, it can lead to urinary retention, as well as secondary symptoms such as abdominal distension and peritonitis.

Bladder Stones: This refers to the presence of stones or crystals in the bladder due to various causes. The stones or crystals stimulate the cat's bladder mucosa, causing hematuria.

Urethral Hematuria: This mainly includes urethral stones and urethritis. Urethral stone symptoms include frequent urination, hematuria, and urinary retention. In severe cases, it can cause abdominal distension, even bladder rupture.

Renal Hematuria: This mainly includes renal stones and acute renal failure. Renal stones cause renal pain, hematuria, and proteinuria. Causes include insufficient daily water intake and long-term feeding on dried food with high magnesium content.

No matter what the cause of feline hematuria, due to the severity of the symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.