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Why is my spayed cat leaving blood drops on the bedding? Help!

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 2 years and 1 month old

I’ve noticed just a few blood drops or smears on my bedding for 3 mornings now, and could only be from my indoor 18 mo old spayed cat. I have no idea why, and she will not let me look closer or take photos. She is otherwise healthy, happy in all ways. Help!

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 24th, 2020

She needs to be seen by a a vet. That is very red blood drops. It is either coming from the bladder and out her vulva or from the rectum. The only other option would be from an injury on her body somewhere. If she won't let you look I'm sure the vet can examine her. Since this has been going on for 3 days I would consider this pretty serious.

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