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My cat is straining to pee, bleeding, and vomiting. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 15 lbs

My cat is showing signs of uti. He’s thrown up twice. Straining to pee. Pushing constantly to the point where his dripping blood from his penis. He’s had a uti before and after he got treated the first time he still would lick excessively after he would use the litter box and be vocal. What can I do in the mean time before his appointment to make sure hes comfortable and okay? His stomach isn’t tight like the first time still squishy. Is this serious??

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 30th, 2020

This is absolutely an emergency. It sounds like he has a urinary obstruction and not just a UTI. Please take him to a vet immediately! Do not give him any medications at home. ( https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=6465677 )

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