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Why is my cat peeing blood and drinking excessive water?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 12 lbs

My 2 year old male unneutered cat is dripping blood-tinged urine and seems to be drinking more water than usual.

4 Answers

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on December 12th, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Possibilities to explain this finding include a urinary tract infection, urinary tract stones, inflammation of the urinary tract, among others. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. If at any point you notice that he is unable to urinate, have him evaluated as soon as possible as that may represent a medical emergency. Good luck!

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM
Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident
Published on November 17th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There are daily variations in urination. If he is able to urinate, I would not be too concerned about this at this point. However, if he starts having issues urinating such as not being able to urinate or urinating in small amounts frequently or urinating blood, have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck!
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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on October 13th, 2020
Good morning. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Blood in the urine in a male cat can be from many things but the most common things would be stress cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), bladder stones or urinary crystals. This can be a serious problem. I suggest you take him to your vet for an exam and to have his urine tested.
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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on July 21st, 2019
Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Dexter. It could be he is suffering from feline idiopathic cystitis or bladder stones causing this urination behavior. If he appears otherwise healthy and happy, eats and drinks plenty, you can wait until tomorrow morning to see a vet. If he appears lethargic, ill or distressed, he cries when urinating, tries to urinate but nothing comes out, he makes multiple trips to the litter box, or if the urine appears very bloody, then he should be seen by a vet ASAP. Feed him wet/canned food, add water to it, and make sure he drinks a lot of water to help flush the bladder. I hope this helps!
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