Why is my cat peeing pinkish urine? Is it a serious health issue?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Egyptian Mau | Male | neutered | 12 lbs
I have a Male cat, he is an Egyptian Mau. Today I had to close him into my bedroom while my roommate moved out of the apt. I had food, water and litter box in there as well and as soon as I got home I let him out. My boyfriend came home with a plastic bag of groceries that he set on the floor to take off his coat. My cat climbed on top of the bag and started to pee. The pee was a light pinkish color. He seems fine otherwise. Help! Is he okay?
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Published on November 1st, 2017
Poor kitty. Cats can have blood in their urine as a result of stress, bladder stones or even an underlying urinary tract infection. As long as he is urinating readily with no excessive straining, vocalization, or lethargy, he shouldn't be in any immediate danger. I would recommend taking him in to your vet within the next day or two to have a urinalysis done so that he can ge properly diagnosed and treated. Until then, continue to monitor him for any of the symptoms that I mentioned above, which would warrant an emergency visit to the vet. Otherwise, a regular vet visit is appropriate. Best wishes with your pet Beef and I hope he gets his urinary issues resolved soon. Take care. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=611 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=612 http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1111
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Published on October 3rd, 2017
It is soon for stones to recur but not impossible. Male cats can have cystitis ( urinary infection) from stress or bacteria. As long as he is able to urinate and no vocalizing or straining then it is not an emergency and can wait to be checked tomorrow. If you notice those signs then he needs to be seen immediately. Since this is a recurring problem he may need a diet change or long term medicine to help keep this from happening
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Published on November 8th, 2016
That is a sign of possible urinary tract infection/inflammation. In male neutered cats that is particularly risky as it could lead to partial or complete urinary blockage (urethral blockage) due to presence of crystals or stones in the urinary tract. I would recommend an immediate check up and treatment. Radiographs of the abdomen may be needed.
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