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Elderly cat passing blood

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NigellasGuest · 03/03/2016 11:25

Not sure what to do - it could be he is constipated because he has dried food, but the dried food never was a problem before. He is definitely trying to do something but the only result is blood.

Does anyone have any idea what it might be? Yes I will be phoning the vet today but a bit scared and worried it may be the beginning of the end

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FuzzyOwl · 03/03/2016 11:28

Poor little mite. Constipation would cause it or cystitis if it is the other end. I really hope he is ok.

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KitKatCustard · 03/03/2016 11:31

No idea of cause but hope he's ok.

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NigellasGuest · 03/03/2016 11:52

I didn't think of that *FuzzyOwl" - could be he's trying to wee. Small amounts of blood, I've just checked (he's been outside trying, so I've been following his tracks).

He's now sitting on the patio looking quite happy in himself. Will call vet now.

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LadyFuchsiaGroan · 03/03/2016 11:57

Could be cystitis - we had an elderly cat who had blood in litter tray and it turned out to be cystitis, hope he is ok.

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FuzzyOwl · 03/03/2016 12:00

My cat suffers from idiopathic cystitis that is mainly brought on by being scared of things like fireworks, a bully cat, visitors, car journeys etc and it looks awful when you see the blood, but a course of antibiotics later and he is absolutely fine. Annoyingly his annual boosters are always enough to set it off, so he is guaranteed to be back seeing the vet a week later.

Glad he is looking quite happy, which is a good sign and hope all goes well at the vet.

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NigellasGuest · 03/03/2016 13:35

Thanks
I've called them and I'm taking him in now

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NigellasGuest · 03/03/2016 14:46

Back again and yes, it is cystitis!
Vet gave him a jab of antibiotics, and I have to take him back for another jab tomorrow.
thank you for your kind words.

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FuzzyOwl · 03/03/2016 14:48

So pleased to hear it is cystitis. Whilst it is clearly painful and distressing, and can be fatal if left untreated, in this case it is probably the least serious reason for your cat to be passing blood. If he is anything like my cat, you will notice a huge difference really quickly and I hope he does make a really swift recovery.

Thanks for updating.