Blood in kitten's urine? PLZ HELP!?

Question

I just saw that my 5 month old kitten has blood in his urine. I will take him to the Vet first thing in the morning. I am very concerned now about my baby. He's not sick. Eats and plays. What can this be??

Answer 1

What is Feline Cystitis?

Cystitis generally means irritation of the bladder. Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (Idiopathic means no known cause) is quite common in cats. It is just one of the disorders which comes under the heading of FLUTD. 'Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disorders'.

Anyway, your vet will likely want a urine sample, so if you can isolate your kitten and collect a sample, that would be helpful.  An old pie plate slipped under the tail when he/she begins to express could help, then obviously put it in a clean, sealed jar.  Cats won't pee upon demand when the vet asks.  ;-)

Most likely the vet will prescribe an antibiotic for a week or ten days (yeah, like Clavamox for the smarty-butt who replied previously).  Usually no follow-up is indicated if all returns to normal after about a week or so.

If cat are uncomfortable urinating they often seek a non-litterbox type of place to pee.  That can mean in a corner on a carpet or a hard surface such as plastic or a bath tub.  

Answer 2

Most likly it's a UTI: urinary tract infection, the vet will give him anitbiotics for a week or 2 then it will be fine.

Answer 3

He may have struvite or oxalate crystals in his urine, needs a vet and a diet change. Both diseases are diet related.

Answer 4

That can't be good, how long has this been going on? I would call a vet or animal hospital right away and ask if you should wait till morning. Your kitty might not act sick, but this does not mean that it is not. Good luck and I hope he's okay!

Answer 5

I agree, with the above. It could well be Cisitise, with stress.

Perhaps, you should take her/him to the vets, just to be on the safe side.

Answer 6

Could be FLUTD if you have Clavamox give him some.  If he doesn't get any better or gets worse take him to the emergency vet.

Answer 7

Never, ever, ever self medicate your pet.  People who rescue animals, foster and have lots of experience often do much of the treatment themselves because they have limited funds or have a support network of vets that help them make the right decisions.

Choosing to pick random antibiotics for a cat that has not been tested or diagnosed by a vet could do more damage than good.  For instance, Baytril (antibiotic) can damage the growth in very young kittens.  Clavamox (the brand so many here opted for) may treat one thing, but not another, same with Amoxi, or any other.

A vet will find the right antibiotic for the infection, IF there is one.  Clavamox is known to be very tough on some cats causing diarrhea and upset stomaches, it can also impact appetite.  

Pills seem like magic, but they are really only magic in the hands of someone who truly understand how to use them.

Answer 8

Could well be cystitis. Well done on taking him to the vet BEFORE he becomes obviously sick. Urinary tract problems can quickly become dangerous in male cats, but treated promptly can be easier to fix.

Please don't listen to the idiotic first answer; how people can just hand out advice like this is beyond me.

Chalice