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My old cat is weak, not eating, and has bloody urine. Is she dying?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 17 years and 6 months old | 5.5 lbs

We just came home from vacation and noticed one of our cats hiding under the beds. She is a 16 year old. She does not want us to bother with her, she's not eating or drink water. She looks real weak we've been checking on her and noticed she peed on herself and there is blood in it. Is this old age and is she about to die? We are real worried.

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 8th, 2017

It is common for cats to hide when they don't feel well. She needs to be taken to a vet to have the lethargy and bloody urine addressed. They will do blood work to check her kidneys function and a urine sample to check for an infection. Weight loss and dehydration can occur quickly in older cats. Your vet can better guide you in her quality of life based on the diagnostics.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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    Old age isn't a disease, and it isn't normal for a cat to have bloody in their urine. It's also serious she won't eat or drink, and looks really weak. She could have a severe UTI or bladder stones, or she could be suffering from bladder cancer causing the blood in her urine. She does need to see a vet immediately for these symptoms, as she sounds very sick. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

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