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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.

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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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