Hi. Lately when giving my cat a bath he's been bleeding. I heard that dander can cause this, but the blood is excessive. I've looked him over but I don't see anything unusual. Does anyone know why he would be doing this?
I'm so very sorryOriginally Posted by LovesMyCats
I feel guilty for not having taken him in sooner. I thought he was okay, but several days ago I noticed that he hadn't been eating and that he wasn't being his usual self. I miss him so much. Thank you all for giving me advice on what to do.
Hissy, the shampoo that I used was over-the-counter. What really got my attention was the amount of orange/red water (maybe blood) that would come off of him when I would bathe him. I don't think it was the shampoo that caused it, though. My vet said that he might've gotten an infection through swallowing a flea since he had so many or he might have leukemia in his bones since other tests ruled out leukemia elsewhere. All I have to say is pay special attention to the actions of your cats. I feel he would still be here if I had done something sooner. It's amazing how guilt can overwhelm you.Originally Posted by hissy
Can you shed any light on this for us? For future references? Did you bathe your kitten in something over the counter that you bought? I am sorry this cat lost the battle for his life-
Originally Posted by LovesMyCats
Hissy, the shampoo that I used was over-the-counter. What really got my attention was the amount of orange/red water (maybe blood) that would come off of him when I would bathe him. I don't think it was the shampoo that caused it, though. My vet said that he might've gotten an infection through swallowing a flea since he had so many or he might have leukemia in his bones since other tests ruled out leukemia elsewhere. All I have to say is pay special attention to the actions of your cats. I feel he would still be here if I had done something sooner. It's amazing how guilt can overwhelm you.
This is a 10yr old post. I doubt that even the original poster is even around. I am surprised this thread wasn't locked. @MServant
My cat has done this since she had a UTI in june of this year i too have looked her over and there are no places i see that could cause the amount of blood. She does not have fleas.