Bleeding problem- please read

[TAHINAZ]

I have a question about my cat's health. Please excuse me if this is a little gross- I'm just stating the facts.

Bootsy is an 11-year old Norwegian Forest cat. She's a little overweight, and she's had occasional bladder infections in the past, due to our hard water. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with her problem, but it's a little background info.

Anyway, about a month ago, I noticed that she's bleeding out of her vagina. Not a lot, just a little; enough that it looks sort of clogged. I tried to clean the opening for her (gross,) but the black, crusty substance just appeared again, soon afterwards. Her abdomen seems a little sensitive to the touch, but otherwise, she doesn't seem sick or especially uncomfortable. She isn't always licking herself--although it might help if she would.
Also, she's had diarrhea for the last couple of days. I don't know if that's related, either.

Is this something to worry about? Like I said, she doesn't seem to be in much pain, if any. Will it clear up on its own? Is there something I can give her- antibiotics or a special food? Or do I need to rush her to the Veterinarian? Please let me know what to do and what you think it might be. I'm lost.
Thanks in advance!

[bitterrootbullies]

Originally Posted by TAHINAZ

I have a question about my cat's health. Please excuse me if this is a little gross- I'm just stating the facts.

Bootsy is an 11-year old Norwegian Forest cat. She's a little overweight, and she's had occasional bladder infections in the past, due to our hard water. I'm not sure if that has anything to do with her problem, but it's a little background info.

Anyway, about a month ago, I noticed that she's bleeding out of her vagina. Not a lot, just a little; enough that it looks sort of clogged. I tried to clean the opening for her (gross,) but the black, crusty substance just appeared again, soon afterwards. Her abdomen seems a little sensitive to the touch, but otherwise, she doesn't seem sick or especially uncomfortable. She isn't always licking herself--although it might help if she would.
Also, she's had diarrhea for the last couple of days. I don't know if that's related, either.

Is this something to worry about? Like I said, she doesn't seem to be in much pain, if any. Will it clear up on its own? Is there something I can give her- antibiotics or a special food? Or do I need to rush her to the Veterinarian? Please let me know what to do and what you think it might be. I'm lost.
Thanks in advance!

GET YOUR CAT TO THE Veterinarian ASAP!
Is she spayed? I'm guessing she's not and she probably has a pyometra which is an infection of the uterus. If the uterus ruptures she will die!

If she is already spayed then its obviously not a pyometra, but its still something seriously wrong that needs to be seen by a Veterinarian.
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[TAHINAZ]

Yes, she is spayed--has been for several years now. I should have mentioned that to begin with.
If it's not the condition you mentioned, then what else could it be? Anyone know? *concerned*

[bitterrootbullies]

Originally Posted by TAHINAZ

Yes, she is spayed--has been for several years now. I should have mentioned that to begin with.
If it's not the condition you mentioned, then what else could it be? Anyone know? *concerned*

Could still be an infection of some sort, cancer, sensitive abdomin may suggest liver issues.
amanda samantha sydney murphy foster and kipling

[cichlidfreak]

YES GET THAT CAT TO THE Veterinarian> I had cats and dogs most of my life and I have never seen that one and we hav had some not so great thing happen on account of my parents not beeing able to afford the Veterinarian. You said she is 11 years though right, she could be getting physically old though you never know till you take her in.
P.S. For the other readers on this site who might experience this in the future though please post back with the results if you could it would be appriciated

[aneesha ghuman]

Originally Posted by cichlidfreak

YES GET THAT CAT TO THE Veterinarian> I had cats and dogs most of my life and I have never seen that one and we hav had some not so great thing happen on account of my parents not beeing able to afford the Veterinarian. You said she is 11 years though right, she could be getting physically old though you never know till you take her in.
P.S. For the other readers on this site who might experience this in the future though please post back with the results if you could it would be appriciated

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