What should I do if my male cat has hematuria?

Hematuria in male cats is often caused by bladder inflammation. Owners should observe if their cats have recently been licking their penis or showing frequent signs of going to the cat litter box. If so, it could be due to urinary tract obstruction, which leads to bladder inflammation and hematuria. It could also be caused by an injury to the penis or urethra. When both are injured, blood mixes with urine, and owners may mistake it for hematuria.

Can hematuria heal itself?

It depends on the situation. Adult female dogs may have hematuria-like symptoms due to menstrual bleeding mixed with urine. Male dogs may have hematuria-like symptoms after reaching sexual maturity, due to injuries or bacterial infections in the reproductive organs. True hematuria is often caused by kidney disease, urethral stones, bladder stones, or urinary tract infections, as well as kidney stones, bladder inflammation, nephritis, tumors, thrombocytopenia, and certain medications. Owners should judge based on the above situations and seek immediate medical attention if infected or toxic.

Does hematuria respond to hemorrhoid medication?

Applying hemorrhoid medication to cats with hematuria only treats the symptoms, not the underlying cause. Hemorrhoid medication works on capillaries. Instead, owners should consider if the cat is taking sulfonamide drugs or suffering from urethral obstruction, and check for an enlarged bladder. It's best to have the cat undergo liver and kidney function tests. Prolonged hematuria can lead to kidney failure or even death.

How is hematuria treated?

First, administer antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs such as penicillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin, and oxytetracycline to help the dog recover. If the symptoms don't improve after 1-2 days, it's recommended to go to the hospital for examination and follow the doctor's treatment plan. In daily life, hematuria episodes can recur frequently in dogs, so it's advised to feed the dog some vitamins and antibiotics to prevent or reduce the risk of disease.