12 Year Old Cat Leaking Blood Out Of Anus

[catlady99]

My twelve year old cat has been leaking blood out of her anus for about a week and a half. It first started after she had thrown up and had diarrhea, and when I got home that night there was blood everywhere. I immediately called the vet and described it to him, and he said to wait a day and if it continued to come in, but it might just be irritation from the diarrhea. It slowed down, and I didn’t take her in the next day because it seemed to have stopped. Cut to today, she has seemingly started to just be leaking blood randomly, and has very pale gums. I have called the vet and will be coming in tomorrow to get her checked out. I’m worried that I must’ve have missed something! She is generally a shy cat so her hiding out wasn’t worrying to me, and she has been drinking fine, just eating a bit less which I thought was just due to an upset stomach from the diarrhea. Is there anything I should do until tomorrow, or expect tomorrow at the vets?? I love this cat and I am so worried that I did this to her

 

[FelisCatus]

I highly doubt something that you did caused this.

I am not going to guess as to what is wrong as I am not a vet, but I can give you ideas about what you will be in for tomorrow at the vets:

1) x-rays to see if there is some kind of blockage in the instestines that is causing strain or if something sharp cut her on the inside. $100 where I live for 2 shots/angles

2) Subcutaneous fluids to keep her fluid/water levels at norm since she is losing some from the blood loss. $30 where I live

Sorry I cannot offer more, but I hope she gets better soon!

 

[FeebysOwner]

Hi. So glad you are taking her to the vet! What ever is going on is likely due to her age - as so many things can start to go wrong as they (and us) age - and not something you've done.

If she hasn't had one already/recently she should receive a full senior check-up including a senior blood panel while she is there. There is clearly something wrong, and it may take a few tests to narrow it down. They will likely want to take a fecal sample, and possibly even urine as well. And as FelisCatus said, an x-ray, and possibly fluids if she appears dehydrated.

Good luck at the vets, and I hope the problem is something simple that can be treated easily and effectively - and, quickly.