What is the cause of blood dripping from a cat's urethra?

The main causes of blood dripping from a cat's urethra include urethritis, urethral calculi, bladder calculi, and urethral trauma. Among them, calculosis is more common because most cats do not drink enough water, which makes them prone to stones. Clinical symptoms include frequent urination, increased urination, painful urination, and hematuria. Urethritis can also cause hematuria, mainly due to inflammation of the mucous membrane, and it will also have an increased ammonia smell. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.

Blood dripping from the urethra of a male cat

Usually, cats lick their affected area because they are uncomfortable with their urinary tract. This leads to cats licking their genitals. It is recommended to observe the cat's urination habits and check for difficulty urinating or dribbling. If the cat does not hold urine, you can give it urinary remedies to improve urinary tract problems. If the cat is holding urine, it is advised to take it to the animal hospital for urinary catheterization, otherwise, it is prone to kidney failure.

Blood dripping from the urethra of a female cat

Consider the following three aspects. First, consider whether it is a normal physiological phenomenon. Female cats will also have blood flow during estrus, but the amount is not much. If the blood continues to drip for days, it is an abnormal situation and requires consultation at an animal hospital. Second, consider whether there is bleeding in the reproductive system, such as open pyometra, which will discharge dark brown thick fluid. Third, consider whether there is bleeding in the urinary system, such as cystitis or urethritis, which can also cause hematuria.

At the same time, the owner should also observe whether there are scabs formed at the cat's urethra. If there are scabs, it is generally not caused by external force but by the cat licking itself. Generally, cats lick because they are uncomfortable with their urinary tract, which leads to them licking their genitals. It is recommended to observe the cat's urination habits in the next few days, and see if there are any difficulties or dribbling. If the cat does not hold urine, you can give it urinary remedies to improve the urinary tract problem.