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hi my cat has passed some blood in his urine
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Age: 4; Male; Breed: cat

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March 19 8:21 PM (3 minutes and 22 seconds later)
         
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Your boy most likely has a bladder infection. If he is vomiting, straining, not able to expel ample amounts of urine, straining in the litter box then he should be evaluated by a veterinarian right away as male cats are at an increased risk of becoming blocked and unable to pass urine. When this occurs it is a life threatening issue. If he is passing urine fairly well then he should visit his vet first thing in the morning for a urinalysis. If infection is present (most likely) then he will be started on antibiotics and possibly a special diet if crystals are found in the urine. This diet may need to be fed for life to prevent recurring issues.

Please let me know if further assistance is needed.

Theresa



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March 19 8:27 PM (5 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
Reply to Theresa's Post: hi thanks for that we have just wormed him last week as he kept wanting to eat would that have anything todo with it also he looks and acts lively
thanks martin
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March 19 8:29 PM (2 minutes and 6 seconds later)
         
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Blood in the urine is not caused by a deworming and the increase in appetite is likely unrelated to the blood in the urine in a cat this age. However, if the urinalysis shows other abnormalities like low specific gravity or glucose then you might have kidney disease or diabetes to address. Again, this is unlikely in a young cat.

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