My cat has blood or discharge in her pee. Is it kidney failure?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! That is not a sign of kidney failure. This may be due to irritation but it could also be due to a gastrointestinal issue which is why if this continues, she should be evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Have a good day!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Keru Neku. I recommend that she sees a veterinarian right away. Straining to urinate, not producing urine or having blood tinged are typically signs of an emergency. She needs to be evaluated. Urine testing, blood work and x-rays of her bladder may be needed. She could have inflammation, an infection or a bladder stone. Based on these results, the veterinarian will determine how best to treat her. I hope this information helps!

Blood in the urine can be due to a few different problems. If it is red-colored urine and Lily has been urinating more frequently lately, then it is most likely a bladder infection/inflammation, but could also be a kidney infection. If it appears like fresh blood at the end of the urine stream, then this could indicate a problem with the vagina, cervix, or could be coming from the rectum. Either way, it's best that you take Lily to a veterinarian for treatment soon. If she is going to the litter box and nothing is coming out within the last 24 hours, then this is an emergency and I recommend you take her to the vet immediately. They will be able to locate where the problem is and provide the most appropriate treatment. Either way, Lily will need a professional to diagnose this problem and to provide the most effective treatment. Without good treatment, she can have life-threatening complications. I hope that helps and Lily gets better soon.

Poor Sweetpea! This can be a common problem in cats. It can be cause by stress, a bladder infection, urinary crystals, kidney infections and/or bladder stones. I would her looked at by your vet to ensure she doesn't have an infection and that her kidney values look okay. Your vet will be able to run an urinalysis and blood work to assess these things. Since this is such a common problem, I would have bladder stones rule out as well if this hasn't already been done. Finally, since this is a reoccurring problem, I would also consider switching Sweetpea to a prescription urinary diet like Science Diet C/D stress to help decrease the number of flareups she has in a years time. You can also add cosequin for cats, a joint supplement, to her diet. One of the side effects of cosequin is to increase the mucus in the lining of the bladder which will ultimately help to protect the bladder wall. I hope this helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kiki. I recommend that she has a urine culture to see if she has a urinary tract infection. If so, it can spread to the kidneys causing damage resulting in an elevated SDMA. She will also need x-rays of her abdomen to check for bladder stones. If these tests are negative, idiopathic cystitis is common in cats. It is inflammation in the bladder that can lead to blood in the urine. If her veterinarian is concerned with kidney disease, then her blood pressure should be measured. Diet recommendations will be based on her final diagnosis. I hope this information helps!

Poor Tazia! I'm not sure from your question where this discharge is coming from (her bladder, vulva, or anus) but regardless, bloody discharge from anyplace is never normal. I would recommend taking her to the vet for an exam right away - he/she can check her carefully to determine the source of the discharge and may recommend some further testing such as blood work, a urinalysis, or a fecal exam to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment.

This sounds quite frustrating for everyone involved! At this point, the most common causes of Greyson's bloody urine (UTI, kidney infection, crystals in the urine and bladder stones) have all been excluded. The other possibilities include a sterile cystitis (non-infectious bladder inflammation), urethral spasms or a bladder tumor (unlikely given his young age). Consider discussing medications that could decrease spasms in the urethra or anti-inflammatory medications to decrease bladder inflammation with your vet. Also make sure that Greyson is drinking plenty of water (water fountains or mixing water with canned foods can be helpful) because many causes of bloody urine can also be precursors to urethral obstructions, which can be life threatening. I hope that all goes well!