{"id":637911,"date":"2024-08-13T23:30:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T03:30:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/?p=637911"},"modified":"2024-08-13T23:32:26","modified_gmt":"2024-08-14T03:32:26","slug":"why-is-my-cats-butt-bleeding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.catster.com\/ask-the-vet\/why-is-my-cats-butt-bleeding\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Is My Cat’s Butt Bleeding? Our Vet Explains Causes & Treatments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your loveable feline friend was curled up on your pillow with you. They got up and left a surprise: blood-tinged fluid on the pillowcase. You know your cat is fixed, so that’s not it. Why is your cat’s butt bleeding?<\/p>\n

Let’s take a look at some of the reasons and treatment options.<\/p>\n

If your cat’s rectal area is bleeding, it’s essential to have your kitty evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible. Your vet will need to determine if the bleeding is coming from the skin around the rectum, rectal tissue, the anal sacs, or something internal.<\/p>\n

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The 5 Possible Causes for a Cat’s Butt to Bleed<\/h2>\n

1. Anal Sac Disease<\/h3>\n

Your cat has scent glands located in the rectum called the anal glands or anal sacs. These glands fill up with pungent material that cats usually express as they defecate. For different reasons, the anal sacs can fill up and become inflamed or infected.<\/p>\n

Sometimes, the anal sacs will rupture, leading to a bloody discharge. You might see a visible hole when you lift up your cat’s tail on one of the sides of the rectum.<\/p>\n

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Treatment<\/div>
\nIf your vet determines your cat has an anal gland abscess or anal sacculitis, the vet will likely put your cat on antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory pain reliever.<\/p>\n

Commonly used antibiotics include:<\/p>\n