{"id":161315,"date":"2023-02-14T12:23:13","date_gmt":"2023-02-14T12:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine\/"},"modified":"2023-02-15T08:43:52","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T08:43:52","slug":"how-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine\/","title":{"rendered":"How serious is blood in cat&#8217;s urine?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine\/#How_serious_is_blood_in_cats_urine\" title=\"How serious is blood in cat&#8217;s urine?\">How serious is blood in cat&#8217;s urine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine\/#What_would_cause_blood_in_a_cats_urine\" title=\"What would cause blood in a cat&#8217;s urine?\">What would cause blood in a cat&#8217;s urine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine\/#How_do_I_treat_blood_in_my_cats_urine\" title=\"How do I treat blood in my cat&#8217;s urine?\">How do I treat blood in my cat&#8217;s urine?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine\/#Is_blood_in_cats_urine_an_emergency\" title=\"Is blood in cat&#8217;s urine an emergency?\">Is blood in cat&#8217;s urine an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine\/#What_would_cause_a_cat_to_pee_blood\" title=\"What would cause a cat to pee blood?\">What would cause a cat to pee blood?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine\/#Is_blood_in_cat_urine_an_emergency\" title=\"Is blood in cat urine an emergency?\">Is blood in cat urine an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine\/#What_does_blood_in_a_cats_urine_mean\" title=\"What does blood in a cat&#8217;s urine mean?\">What does blood in a cat&#8217;s urine mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine\/#Is_cat_peeing_blood_an_emergency\" title=\"Is cat peeing blood an emergency?\">Is cat peeing blood an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine\/#How_can_I_treat_my_cats_UTI_at_home\" title=\"How can I treat my cats UTI at home?\">How can I treat my cats UTI at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine\/#What_does_it_mean_if_my_cat_is_peeing_blood\" title=\"What does it mean if my cat is peeing blood?\">What does it mean if my cat is peeing blood?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_serious_is_blood_in_cats_urine\"><\/span>How serious is blood in cat&#8217;s urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Hematuria in Cats. Blood in the urine, a condition known as hematuria, <b>may indicate a serious underlying disease process. Familial hematuria (a condition in which blood in the urine runs in certain families of animals) is usually implicated in young cats, while cancer is the usual cause in older cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_cause_blood_in_a_cats_urine\"><\/span>What would cause blood in a cat&#8217;s urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WHAT CAUSES BLOOD IN A CAT&#8217;S URINE? The most common reason for cats to have blood in their urine is a condition known as <b>feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). Other names for this syndrome are feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC) and feline urologic syndrome (FUS).<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-treat-crystals-in-my-cats-urine\/\">How do I treat crystals in my cat\u2019s urine?<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_treat_blood_in_my_cats_urine\"><\/span>How do I treat blood in my cat&#8217;s urine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment for feline hematuria is based on the underlying cause. Some common treatments for blood in the urine, cystitis and FLUTD are: Bacterial infections of the lower urinary tract typically respond well to <b>antibiotic therapy for two to four weeks<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-199826\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-I-treat-blood-in-my-cats-urine.jpg\" alt=\"How do I treat blood in my cat's urine?\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-I-treat-blood-in-my-cats-urine.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-I-treat-blood-in-my-cats-urine-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-I-treat-blood-in-my-cats-urine-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-I-treat-blood-in-my-cats-urine-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-do-I-treat-blood-in-my-cats-urine-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_blood_in_cats_urine_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is blood in cat&#8217;s urine an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While cats with LUTS are common, if you ever notice a cat peeing blood, never make assumptions. Always seek veterinary care first to rule out treatable diseases, and remember that <b>the inability to urinate is a life-threatening medical emergency<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_would_cause_a_cat_to_pee_blood\"><\/span>What would cause a cat to pee blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In our last article, we shared four possible reasons for blood in your cat&#8217;s urine: <b>Stress. <\/b><b>A bladder infection \/ urinary tract infection<\/b><b>Crystals or bladder stones<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_blood_in_cat_urine_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is blood in cat urine an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While cats with LUTS are common, if you ever notice a cat peeing blood, never make assumptions. Always seek veterinary care first to rule out treatable diseases, and remember that <b>the inability to urinate is a life-threatening medical emergency<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_blood_in_a_cats_urine_mean\"><\/span>What does blood in a cat&#8217;s urine mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The two major causes of blood in a cat&#8217;s urine are <b>cystitis and feline lower urinary tract disorder or FLUTD. What is hematuria? Blood in the urine is called hematuria. Hematuria can be identified by the presence of pink, red, brown or black urine or by the microscopic presence of blood cells.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/98AuMwcfw6c\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_cat_peeing_blood_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is cat peeing blood an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While cats with LUTS are common, if you ever notice a cat peeing blood, never make assumptions. Always seek veterinary care first to rule out treatable diseases, and remember that <b>the inability to urinate is a life-threatening medical emergency<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_cats_UTI_at_home\"><\/span>How can I treat my cats UTI at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The acidity of cranberries can lower the pH of your cat&#8217;s urine, which can help treat a UTI and stop it from coming back. Many cranberry juices are high in sugar. Instead, you can find cranberry capsules (pills), supplements, or powder to add to your cat&#8217;s diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_if_my_cat_is_peeing_blood\"><\/span>What does it mean if my cat is peeing blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In our last article, we shared four possible reasons for blood in your cat&#8217;s urine: <b>Stress. <\/b><b>A bladder infection \/ urinary tract infection<\/b><b>Crystals or bladder stones<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OCfdHgci2to\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How serious is blood in cat&#8217;s urine?What would cause blood in a cat&#8217;s urine?How do I treat blood in my cat&#8217;s urine?Is blood in cat&#8217;s urine an emergency?What would cause a cat to pee blood?Is blood in cat urine an emergency?What does blood in a cat&#8217;s urine mean?Is cat peeing blood an&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":199825,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/How-serious-is-blood-in-cats-urine.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161315"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=161315"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161315\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":199830,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/161315\/revisions\/199830"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/199825"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=161315"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=161315"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=161315"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}