My cat is peeing blood, crying, and won't eat. What should I do?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | neutered | 11 months and 26 days old
Minx is not using the cat box, refusing to eat, crying and now there is spots on blood on the floor. Help
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Published on July 27th, 2018
Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Given that Minx is a young male cat and having abnormal urinations and likely blood in his urine, I suspect that he may be suffering from Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC), or inflammation in the lower urinary tract. This is causing him difficulty urinating, and painful urination. I recommend having him seen by a veterinarian right away, before he becomes fully "blocked", meaning unable to pass any urine at all. This is a life-threatening emergency, and requires rapid veterinary attention. Your veterinarian will perform a physical exam and likely recommend bloodwork to evaluate the severity of his urinary tract disease. FIC is a treatable condition, but again, if he becomes unable to pass any urine at all, he can experience acute kidney failure and develop fatal heart rhythms. I hope this is helpful!
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Published on December 20th, 2017
I'm sorry that Mini is having these issues! These signs can indicate a serious issue in a cat like a urinary blockage, cystitis, or bladder stones. A urinary blockage is a life threatening condition in male cats because it will cause severe blood work abnormalities and can even result in the bladder rupturing. Because of this possibility I'd recommend having Mini examined by a veterinarian right away. If he is blocked he will likely need emergency treatment like a urinary catheter and fluids. If Mini has bladder inflammation (cystitis) he will likely also need treatment to resolve the pain associated with this condition. Cystitis can lead to a urinary blockage, so again, it's important to have Mini seen by a veterinarian right away. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Mini's issue resolves quickly!
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