Mystery blood

[Glassgoblin]

What do you do when you find mystery blood on the floor? Got home this afternoon and there were watery looking spots with red in them (looks like blood to me) on the floor in basement, our entry, a few drops on rug that were still wet, and a drop in the litter on top of where a cat had peed. But nothing in the upstairs (where all three cats were located and spend 90% of their time), or on the stairs, nothing around food or usual nap spots, and I wiped all three kitty bottoms and found nothing (they could have bathed). Going to vet tomorrow afternoon and they are doing a UA on Electra, but I tested her yesterday and her urine was clear then. All are acting normally, eating, drinking. Not sure if I should be looking for a homicide victim (mouse) or if it actually came from a cat- Electra most likely due to location and timing.

 

[CORKY]

It sounds like a UTI, glad you’re taking him to he vet, let us know how it went

 

[Glassgoblin]

It sounds like a UTI, glad you’re taking him to he vet, let us know how it went

I think so too- I just got a urine sample and the multiple-test strip was positive for blood. I am bringing that sample and I might see about bringing her in earlier as a drop off. She is eating well, and acting normal at least.

 

[Glassgoblin]

They didn't give me any specific answers, but Electra had her appointment today, I brought in a fresh urine sample that was tested. She got an antibiotic, cerenia, and gabapentin for the next days to week (different number for each drug). She also got subQ fluids and a shot of cerenia while at the appointment. She was not happy with me, but hopefully in a couple days she will be feeling much better. This was her look at the appointment. I might have to lock my door tonight.