A frequent reason a birman cats for sale is brought to see me is blood-tinged urine. Often bloody cat urine is accompanied by my patient urinating outside the litter box. This behavior usually makes the problem easier for pet parents to identify, but it’s not the only sign of a possible urinary issue.
What Color Is Cat Pee?
In healthy animals, cat urine is yellow. Cat urine can be pale in color or appear more amber, but it should look clear, not cloudy. If you notice cat urine that is cloudy or tinted orange or red, it could be hematuria (blood in the urine).
What is Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)?
If you notice changes to the color of your cat’s urine, it could be from hematuria (the medical term for blood in urine). Sometimes, hematuria is easy to see. For example, your cat’s urine may appear darker or reddish. However, sometimes there’s such a small amount of blood in the urine your vet needs to examine a sample under a microscope to be sure.
Signs of Hematuria in Cats
Pet owners often discover blood in cat urine when they notice other unusual bathroom habits in their feline friend, such as:
- Peeing outside their litter box
- Peeing more or less often than usual
- Changes in the amount of urine
- Meowing while peeing
- Changes to the smell and color of the urine
- Increased licking or cleaning around the genitals
What Causes Bloody Urine in Cats?
There are three common reasons for bloody urine: urinary tract infections, crystals in the urine, and interstitial cystitis. A urine sample may be needed to determine the specific cause.
