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Is bloody discharge from my 4-month-old male cat's genitals normal?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 3 months and 5 days old | 0.4 lbs

My cat is male and 4 months old and unspayed.today he was sleeping next to me when seddenly some blood-water came out of his genital area.is it normal?

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Stephanie Echols, DVM

Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 20th, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If he was startled it could have been fluid from his anal glands. The glands are situated inside the rectum and they have fluid that is released when they have a bowel movement or when they are scared. If there was bright red blood I would be concerned they are infected. If it was dark brown, it is normal contents. I hope this helps. Kisses to Suga!
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