Causes of thick blood in cats and why treatment is necessary?

About the pathological condition

The decision about what to do with thick blood depends on the reasons that provoked this condition.
It is important to understand that the problem under consideration is not a separate disease. It is a symptom that indicates the occurrence of a serious pathology in the human body. Blood consists of two components:

• blood cells, or formed elements, on which the thickness of the liquid depends;
• plasma, which makes up the liquid part.

Normally, the density of the former is 1092–1095, the latter – 1024–1050. That is, the concentration of formed elements always exceeds the volume of plasma content. The latter consists of approximately 91% water and 9% dry matter. In addition to these cells, the blood contains various proteins and salts.

The thickness, or viscosity, of blood depends on the concentration of two components: fibrinogen and prothrombin. However, this figure may increase following an increase in the amount of cholesterol, glucose and other elements.

Necessary tests

If your pet has become lethargic, depressed, sleeps more than usual, eats poorly, or hides in secluded places, it is urgent to show him to the veterinarian. A possible imbalance in the blood balance is indicated by the cat's shortness of breath, impaired sensitivity, and severe thirst. After the examination, a blood sample from the pet is scheduled. The results of the analysis show the number of formed elements, hemoglobin, ESR, the ratio of plasma and cells. Sometimes a biochemical analysis is prescribed. If a cat experiences vomiting, high fever, or streaks of blood during bowel movements, a stool test is ordered to check for the presence of bacteria and parasites.

The dog has very thick blood

Unfortunately, not all owners pay attention to such an important indicator as blood viscosity. At the same time, all physiological processes that occur in the body of animals completely depend on the state of the important environment of the body.

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• What leads to an increase in hematocrit
• Dehydration
• Long-term use of medications
• Metabolic disorders
• Respiratory problems
• Increased cholesterol
• Infection of the body
• Nervous strain
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• In newborns
• Gestation period
• Possible complications
• Consequences in adults
• Consequences during pregnancy
• Clinical picture
• Ways to identify the problem
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Thick blood in a dog is a symptom that may indicate a deterioration in the health of your beloved pet and signals the development of systemic pathologies and diseases.

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#1 Anchella

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Sent 30 November:37

The situation is this: I have a cat, about 4 years old, neutered (about a year old), not vaccinated, no breed, I was at the dacha once a long time ago (in a year or two), fell out of the window 2 times, but we live on the 2nd floor and everything went more or less normally. He eats Purino food by weight for castrated cats.

Two days ago he stopped eating and drinking and lay in one place all day. In the evening, he suddenly runs into the kitchen and has something like an epileptic attack (his back legs are wringing and twitching, his jaws are quickly knocking, foam is coming out (or maybe saliva). The attack lasted about a minute. After the attack, he could not get up, as if his back legs they hurt.

After everything that happened, we ran to the veterinary clinic. They took our temperature, checked our eyes, listened to our hearts, and weighed us (4,900). They said that now he feels well, the attack may not recur, or maybe in a year, or maybe permanently - it is unknown. They said that his right eye reacts poorly to light, perhaps this is due to the blood vessels in the brain. They prescribed Mexidol tablets, but we were never able to give them to him.

They brought the cat home. I’m afraid to imagine how he spent the night, but we didn’t hear anything. During all this time he still did not eat or drink anything.

I lay motionless all morning. During the day, he somehow got up and began to walk in circles along the walls, barely moving his paws and stumbling, even falling. Went to the toilet (and peed and pooped). Then everything got worse: at first he just lay there and his hind legs twitched, or his jaw chattered. After a while, an attack occurred (lasted about 20 seconds).

We ran to the same clinic. The attack was right there. They gave me an anti-convulsive injection, gave me oxygen to breathe, took blood, and put me on an IV. Then he seemed to come to his senses, but we couldn’t pick him up in this state; we had to leave him in the hospital overnight.

At night, the convulsive syndrome began again, they immediately gave me an injection, put on another IV, and promised to feed me, but for some reason they didn’t.

He is a guy with character, and if in normal conditions I had brought him to the veterinary clinic, he would not have just given in. She gave me a pill for seizures because... started twitching his paw again. She gave him something to eat - he ate with a huge appetite!!!! He asked for more, but she said that he couldn’t eat too much. They gave him a diuretic. They put him on a drip, he couldn’t sit still at first, then the pill took effect and he fell asleep.

But he fell asleep very deeply, did not react to almost anything, his pupils were very narrowed. The ears were purple, the tips even looked blue, and the nose was the same. They took an x-ray - everything was fine, the diuretic was working. They measured my blood pressure, it seemed high. They said it was better to leave him because his condition was unstable.

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What leads to an increase in hematocrit

Thick blood can be caused by various pathological processes. Similar factors provoke an increase in hematocrit in men and women. But in the first case, the problem under consideration occurs more often due to the reasons described above.

Dehydration

Dehydration occurs due to:

• insufficient fluid intake into the human body;
• renal pathologies;
• course of diabetes mellitus;
• fever;
• living in a region with high ambient temperatures;
• continuous vomiting caused by severe intoxication or other pathological processes;
• persistent diarrhea resulting from food poisoning;
• chronic pyelonephritis.

We suggest you read: Feeding cats.
General principles Dehydration also threatens a person with diseases that are accompanied by an increase in body temperature. This reaction of the body is designed to normalize the patient’s condition, resulting in increased sweating and frequent urination.

A number of drugs (mostly synthetic drugs) with long-term use have a negative effect on the condition of the blood: its plasma gradually loses its liquid part, which ultimately leads to an increase in hematocrit. Such phenomena can be caused by:

• drugs used to treat pathologies of the adrenal cortex (for example, hydrocortisone);
• contraceptives taken orally;
• diuretics;
• medications intended to restore erectile function.

These tablets can be used only after agreeing on the course of treatment with your doctor and in the dosage prescribed by the specialist.

In case of gastric, intestinal and liver pathologies, some of the metabolic products are insufficiently oxidized and enter the circulatory system in this form. This leads to an increase in the content of formed elements, including glucose, while maintaining the same plasma concentration.

Impaired functioning of the respiratory system causes a decrease in the amount of oxygen entering the body. The lack of this substance provokes the onset of hypoxia and blood oxidation.

The latter circumstance negatively affects the viability of formed elements: they begin to accumulate in the vessels. As a result, against the background of hypoxia, the process of breakdown of blood cells and the release of products that worsen the course of the pathological condition are accelerated.

An increase in the amount of cholesterol in the blood is known as hypercholesterolemia. This process helps to increase the hematocrit. In this case, a change in blood viscosity occurs against the background of the active entry into the plasma of not only cholesterol, but also other elements: triglycerides, lipoproteins.

Infection of the body

Infection of the body with various infections or parasitic life forms leads to activation of the immune system. Its cells penetrate into the circulatory system, where they subsequently die, thereby increasing the plasma concentration.

This process is due to the fact that some leukocytes are constantly located in the submucosal layer of the intestine. This organization allows you to avoid the state of overcrowding of blood vessels. However, in case of helminthic or infectious pathology, leukocytes return to the bloodstream, as a result of which the viscosity of the liquid increases.

Strong experiences lead to an increase in the level of various components in the bloodstream: cholesterol, glucose and other elements. At the same time, to increase hematocrit, it is necessary that a person regularly experiences nervous strain. Episodic stress has little effect on the state of the circulatory system.

At the same time, the regular release of adrenaline into the blood, which occurs against the background of nervous experiences, not only increases the hematocrit, but also negatively affects the functions of the bone marrow.

Other factors

There are quite a few factors that provoke the appearance of thick blood. These also include:

• negative environmental influences, smoking, exposure to carbon dioxide and exhaust gases;
• antiphospholipid syndrome;
• erythremia, in which the level of red blood cells increases;
• leukemia;
• myeloma;
• cirrhosis of the liver;
• hepatitis;
• pancreatitis;
• phlebeurysm;
• thermal burns.

Poor nutrition is another fairly common cause of blood thickening. The appearance of this consequence is explained by the fact that after products have entered the body, the immune system releases many cells to cleanse them of foreign elements. That is, after each meal a person’s blood becomes a little thicker.

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In a newborn, blood parameters differ significantly from those in adults and children over the age of one year. They normalize over time. In particular, newborns have high levels of hemoglobin and red blood cells.

These phenomena are due to the fact that the child’s body finds itself in an unfamiliar environment and reacts accordingly. By about a year, all indicators are restored and approach those of adults.

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My dog ​​is 6 years old, female, weight 8 kg. The feeding is natural (and not because of savings). The dog sometimes refuses to eat (feeding 2 times a day, food is not worth it), and lately she has had a gloomy expression on her face (she practically does not smile).

Once a year I give her tests (general, biochemistry) for about 4 years. It is always VERY problematic to take a test, because the blood is so thick that it barely drips through the needle. AST and ALT are constantly elevated, and less commonly, bilirubin. I have been drinking Corsil for 2 years and piercing it with Gamovit. A year ago I pierced aloe (all according to the recommendations of our veterinarians).

How can I thin the blood (except for IVs)? And what else can be given (put down) for the liver? I am attaching the latest tests.

Even with all the desire to help you, there is no way to treat in absentia.

As for dehydration, I don’t know, he seems to be drinking water (water is always freely available). At the age of 2, microfilariae (so it seems) were found in her blood. For a year I dripped it with “Lawyer” on the withers once a month. They are no longer found on her. The girl came to me from Belarus at 4 months old, most likely already infected (we do not have our own dirofilariasis in the region). I think the liver is “moody” from this.

I introduced cottage cheese and sour milk into the diet (while it is possible to take natural milk from the cow).

Please remember that doctors and consultants answer questions in their free time from their regular work, so an answer may not be received immediately. We try to respond as quickly as possible. You will receive an answer within 24 hours from the moment the question is received.

The cat began to behave strangely. 5 months ago she was at the dacha, is it possible that she contracted rabies there? These 5 months the cat never left the house! She can come to her knees and lie down, and then suddenly rush to your hand and bite and scratch it! You don’t write when she returned from the dacha.

Hello! The puppy fell ill, he is 4 months old. He did not have any vaccinations and was given nothing to drink. This morning I was lethargic and ate almost nothing. A little later he began to lie down and not get up. His eyes have stopped shining, his ears are drooping, his tail is tucked, he can’t hold his head up, if he raises his head, he’s shaking, there’s no strength. Even the fur curled up.

They gave him pyrantel, they thought he had roundworms, but 3 hours have passed since taking the suspension, but it is not getting any better. He used to have a very good appetite and was always plump. Tell me, please, what's wrong with him? And what else can he give? Hello. This condition in a puppy is a reason to immediately contact a veterinary clinic. No need to give him drugs at random, take him to the doctor!

Hello. My kitten is 3 months old, Don Sphynx. Yesterday I noticed the following symptoms: pus in the eyes, watery eyes, sneezing. Also, most of the teeth have dark spots (not white, more inclined to transparent). What could it be? Eats normally both soft and hard foods,

Gestation period

When carrying a child, serious changes occur in a woman’s body. A number of them are necessary for the full formation of the fetus. However, some changes negatively affect the condition of both the mother and the unborn child. One of them is thick blood during pregnancy.

An increase in hematocrit in women occurs for the following reasons:

• individual physiological characteristics;
• reduction in water supply;
• insufficient consumption of vitamins and minerals, which are used in large quantities for the formation of the fetus;
• lack of enzymes;
• taking iron-containing medications prescribed against the background of low hemoglobin;
• active consumption of foods rich in protein compounds and carbohydrates;
• active work of the spleen.

In addition, thick blood during pregnancy occurs due to a number of pathologies:

• large blood loss;
• increased coagulability, which quite often leads to miscarriages;
• pathologies of the kidneys, liver and intestines;
• strong pain.

Often, the hematocrit in pregnant women increases for a short period of time under the influence of a separate factor. But when they are combined, the woman’s condition worsens sharply.

It is important to understand that thick blood in pregnant women is the body’s protective reaction against blood loss during childbirth. That is, during pregnancy, all women’s hematocrit temporarily increases. We can talk about the seriousness of this problem only if the concentration of plasma and formed elements significantly exceeds the permissible norm.

Bowel cancer in a cat

2. Not sterilized

4. Not dewormed

5. Frisas dry food, sometimes vegetables

09/25/12 I began to eat little, my stools are loose and brown. The nose is dry.

09.26.12 Depressed state, almost complete refusal of food (I ate just a little chicken broth), often walks around in small groups.

09/28/12 I felt more cheerful in the morning, BUT! Found feces with blood (stool ratio = 5050).

We took him to the veterinary clinic. The doctor said that the cat was pale and had anemia (but with us she was always pale and weighed little). She suggested doing an ultrasound. She didn’t suggest doing any more tests! She even refused a stool test.

Based on the results of the ultrasound, I concluded that the cat had intestinal cancer. She said the cat would not live long and suggested putting it to sleep. We categorically refused. Then she prescribed us “life-sustaining” medications: Enrosept, Veracol, Travmatin and Thiosulfate. On the third day we give an IV (sodium chloride and glucose solution).

Among the improvements as of 09/30/12: The cat has gained a little weight, she eats just a little bit at a time. But there is still a lot of blood in the stool!

Today we will go to another veterinary clinic. We will require a blood test (biochemical and clinical).

Because there is no treatment, but I really want to save the cat!

Tell me, what else can be done? Maybe an x-ray? Histology? Colonoscopy?

Structure: homogeneous fine-grained

Intrahepatic veins: not dilated

Portal vein: not dilated

Vascular pattern: lunch

Dimensions: not enlarged

Wall: not thickened

Bile duct: not dilated

hypoechoic diffusely changed

Edge: uneven pointed

Splenic veins: not dilated

Dimensions: not enlarged Right 3.8 2.4 Left 3.7 2.5

Echogenicity of the cortical layer: increased

Cortico-medullary differentiation: preserved

Pelvis: not dilated, thickened

Contents: anechoic homogeneous

The size of the uterine horns: not enlarged.

I don’t want to believe in this terrible diagnosis.

Write what you prescribed? If severe anemia requires hemobalance at first, ferrum lek folic. hemostatic drugs. What color is blood?

Couldn’t she have eaten something that could have damaged the intestines?

Change the food. Special food is needed to treat the gastrointestinal tract. Hills, Royal Canin, Purina

The previous doctor prescribed Enrosept, Veracol, Travmatin and also Glucose with Sodium thiosulfate.

The cat's condition has improved. He has an appetite, eats little by little, but often, and the depressed state has almost gone away. Today I passed a lot, the stool was red, semi-liquid, but without blood.

She could eat anything we wanted. She is always very curious, sometimes crawls under the bathtub, licks concrete walls, and could of course look into the trash and eat bones. This is possible with our cat.

Now we feed the children gruel, he eats with pleasure, but dry food is useless.

Khvostov: at home - 1, in the family - 3 (from 3 to 8 years old)

City of Korolev, Moscow region.

Better baby food, puree, except pork and fish, without spices and potatoes

The cat has become more active. But he worries that he doesn’t drink water at all. He only eats baby food. Little trips to the toilet have become strange: he turns around on the tray, sits down and immediately gets up. And so several times in a row. It’s obvious that she wants to, but she doesn’t seem to be able to do it.

It’s just strange to me that, according to the doctor, the medicine didn’t work, because... the blood is thick, did it get into the vein at all, this is the first time I’ve heard that IV infusions don’t work because of the thickness of the blood, so take it for analysis when it’s thick, yes, it’s a little difficult to strain, but what didn’t flow IV is strange .

It would also not hurt to take a series of x-rays with barium.

You can also post the ultrasound on the zoovet website by creating a thread in the appropriate thread.

He doesn’t drink water because he is on a natural diet; cats often don’t drink in nature.

Be sure to have your urine and stool analyzed.

To our question about handing over the kalamochi, he replied: “Well, you can do it, but I don’t think we’ll find anything there.” And all this was said in some casually pathetic form. In general, he assured us that “you rejoice early, the improvement came from the medications. Do a laparotomy, and then if it works out, we’ll do the operation; if not, euthanasia).”

Tomorrow we will try to donate stool and urine. But in another clinic.

The fact of the matter is that she didn’t put the catheter in a vein, but put her paw (probably didn’t get it), when the catheter is in the vein normally, all the medicine goes through the vein, and so it turns out under the skin, the current is in the paw under the skin There isn't as much room as at the withers, that's why she puffs up like a bubble.

When the blood is thick, it is very difficult to draw it, you don’t need to be a doctor to understand this, it does not flow, drops barely flow into the test tube.

What kind of doctor is this, everything about euthanasia, and about it (((

He needs to treat the cat, and not persuade the owners to euthanize!!!

In the conclusion of the ultrasound, the diagnosis is not confirmed, but presumptive.

2. Not sterilized

4. Not dewormed

Wall: not thickened

Possible complications

Most often, thick blood is diagnosed in older people. This is explained by the fact that over time the human body copes with its functions worse, as a result of which decay products are excreted in a smaller volume. Due to thick blood, the load on the cardiovascular system increases, which ultimately leads to the occurrence of corresponding pathologies.

The risk of developing complications with the problem under consideration directly depends on the reasons that caused it.

It was said above that with thick blood there is a decrease in blood flow. This problem is especially pronounced at the level of small vessels. As a result, fluid stagnation occurs, which leads to:

• reducing the supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells;
• stagnation of under-oxidized products;
• release of radicals.

The described processes contribute to disruption of homeostasis and the occurrence of hypoxia.

In addition, due to the slowing of blood flow, the permeability of the vascular walls increases. This circumstance is one of the main reasons:

• formation of atherosclerotic plaques;
• gluing blood clots together, which becomes a prerequisite for the occurrence of thrombosis.

These processes provoke:

• myocardial infarction;
• brain stroke;
• thromboembolism of the pulmonary artery system;
• fatal outcome.

Reduced blood flow also contributes to the appearance of hypertension (high blood pressure) and frequent bleeding.

The consequences for a child during pregnancy against the background of the development of the pathological process in question will be much more severe than for a woman. Thick blood causes the following negative effects:

• varicose veins affecting the lower extremities;
• hypoxia of a still unformed child;
• thrombosis, strokes, heart attacks;
• disorders in child development;
• suspension of pregnancy progress;
• miscarriage.

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If you do not take any measures to thin the thick blood, the likelihood of the child’s death will be extremely high.

Symptoms

Kidney failure can be acute or chronic. In acute cases, all signs appear abruptly, they are bright. Chronic renal failure (CRF) in a cat does not manifest itself so clearly, which complicates the diagnosis (owners do not immediately notice problems with their pet’s health). Let’s figure out how the disease progresses and what symptoms kidney failure in cats has.

There are four stages of renal failure: initial, impaired diuresis, its restoration and recovery. Unfortunately, a cat does not always have all 4 stages. Death is also recorded after diuresis is impaired.

initial stage

This stage is also called the precursor stage. It is extremely difficult to recognize that kidney problems have begun. Without additional research, it is impossible to guess that kidney failure has already begun in cats, which means it will not be possible to start treatment on time. Blood pressure drops, then the second stage begins.

Diuresis disturbance

This symptom is the most obvious, because it is extremely difficult not to notice that the cat has stopped urinating. And if he does urinate, the urine is concentrated, thick, cloudy, often with blood or mucus. The pet itself is lethargic, does not eat anything, and lies more often.

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Convulsions (due to intoxication of the body), swelling, and diarrhea are noted. Due to the fact that the blood becomes thick, the functioning of the heart is disrupted (it is much more difficult to pump such blood).

At this stage, two scenarios are possible: either the animal will die, or it will recover. It all depends on the causes of the syndrome, the state of the immune system, and the treatment regimen.

At this stage, urine begins to be released, and the urine is too watery (unlike the previous stage). And this is due to the fact that the kidneys cannot restore their function so quickly and concentrate excretion. The amount of nitrogen compounds in the blood increases.

Recovery

The recovery process for your beloved pet can take many months. The kidneys are slowly recovering their functions.

The stages of chronic failure are slightly different from acute ones. There are also four of them, but the second and third are swapped, and the last stage is called the resolution stage (because recovery occurs extremely rarely).

initial stage

With chronic deficiency, the symptoms are more extended over time. And this is due to the fact that the kidney tissue is gradually replaced by connective tissue, which is not capable of performing at least some functions (a kind of scar). Increased fatigue and increased thirst are registered.

Increased diuresis

As a small cat, he walks frequently and produces a lot of urine.

Stopping diuresis

The cat’s condition either improves or worsens, as if on the waves. Since urine production is disrupted, toxins are retained and poison the animal.

The terminal stage begins. Urine stops coming out completely. Diarrhea begins. The cat itself smells strongly of ammonia. Most often, the prognosis is unfavorable: a cat with chronic renal failure dies.

In dogs, as already noted, thick dark blood indicates various systemic pathologies and diseases, so clinical manifestations will depend on the underlying disease.

Among the characteristic symptoms are:

• weakness, fatigue, depression;
• loss of appetite, refusal to feed;
• the appearance of peripheral edema (swelling of the muzzle, limbs);
• arterial hypertension;
• anemia, hyperemia of mucous membranes;
• the presence of nodules in the veins.

Dogs become inactive, refuse to take part in active games, are reluctant to follow commands, and quickly get tired after short physical activity.

If a dog’s blood thickening occurs due to infectious or parasitic diseases, in addition to the symptoms described above, there may be other symptoms: an increase in general body temperature, disruption of digestive processes, shortness of breath, cyanosis of the mucous membranes.

Clinical picture

The problem under consideration does not have specific symptoms. That is, the symptoms of thick blood are not classified as a separate group. The following signs may indicate the occurrence of an increased hematocrit:

• strong thirst;
• drying of mucous membranes and skin;
• the appearance of shortness of breath;
• low exercise tolerance, muscle weakness;
• active heartbeat for no obvious reason;
• the appearance of unpleasant sensations localized behind the chest;
• heaviness in the head;
• feeling of chills in the extremities.

A child with thick blood becomes more whiny and drowsy.

Causes of hemorrhages

Bleeding in a cat is the process of blood leaking from the bloodstream due to damage to the walls of blood vessels. The body of a healthy animal copes with a single and minor bleeding on its own in the shortest possible time, launching a protective process in which the vascular contraction reflex is triggered. Compressed vessels clot blood in places of damage, clogging them, and thereby stopping blood loss. Regular bleeding is very dangerous for your pet.

There are many reasons explaining this condition.

Pyometra

In cats, bleeding from the vagina is a frequent companion to a disease such as pyometra. The development of this disease is most often provoked by an excess amount of progesterone in the cat’s body, which is produced in the following cases:

• uncontrolled use of hormonal contraceptives to prevent pregnancy;
• poor hygiene during estrus;
• violation of sanitary standards during childbirth;
• uncontrolled matings;
• impaired immunity, congenital hormonal changes;
• lack of physical activity.

Those at risk most often are elderly, nulliparous, pregnant cats with pathologies, including those who gave birth prematurely.

A cat with pyometra suffers a lot of pain

Endometritis

Endometritis is an inflammation of the walls of the uterus, often accompanied by a purulent process that further damages the organ, which provokes uterine bleeding. The greatest danger is the development of the disease in the postpartum period, when the uterine tissue has not yet recovered, and the slightest damage leads to copious bloody discharge from the cat’s uterus.

Note! It is recommended to sterilize the young female to prevent the development of endometritis and pyometra.

Bleeding disorders in cats can be present from birth or develop later in life. Defects in the protein responsible for coagulation provoke prolonged blood flow and the formation of hematomas in the deep layers of tissue. Platelet defects result in frequent superficial bruising, nosebleeds, black, pasty stools when the intestines are damaged, and difficulty stopping blood after injections or surgery.

One of the symptoms of a bleeding disorder is that the blood does not stop well when the ear is damaged.

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Congenital bleeding disorders include hemophilia type A, B, von Willebrand disease, Chediak-Higashi syndrome, Ehlers-Danloos syndrome, known as cutaneous asthenia.

For your information! The clotting process can be disrupted by pet poisoning with rat poison, weakened immunity and infectious diseases such as viral leukemia, infectious peritonitis, feline distemper or toxoplasmosis, as well as chronic diseases of internal organs.

Due to uterine bleeding, the cat becomes lethargic and apathetic, she has a refusal to eat, pale visible mucous membranes (tongue, gums, ear, nose) and sensitive hypothermia of the paws. Such symptoms indicate insufficient blood supply to body tissues.

Note! During intrauterine bleeding, blood in a cat rarely leaks onto the external genitalia, as it accumulates in the uterine cavity.

According to statistics, about 70% of bleeding develops according to a moderate principle, that is, the accompanying symptoms appear and increase over several days or weeks. The pet gradually becomes more and more phlegmatic, lethargic, begins to sleep more and more, loses appetite and loses weight, and the stomach, on the contrary, swells like a balloon due to the blood accumulating inside the uterus.

The main symptom of cat uterine bleeding is lethargy.

A pet with bleeding requires an urgent professional examination, which will establish the correct diagnosis and prescribe the necessary treatment. Attempts to stop prolonged or heavy blood loss using folk remedies can lead to the death of the cat. This is especially true in cases of bleeding in a kitten, since there is little blood in its body, and the loss of even the smallest dose can provoke the death of the baby.

Did your cat fall out of a window, get hit by a car, or become a victim of a beating? It is highly recommended that you visit a veterinarian, even if there are no visible injuries and your pet appears normal. Internal bleeding that does not open immediately after an injury can appear at any time due to a burst hematoma or a purulent process.

Professional veterinary care

A cold compress is applied to the suspected bleeding site. If possible, the mouth and airways are carefully cleared of blood or vomit. It is strictly forbidden to feed or water an injured cat. If your pet loses consciousness, it is not recommended to stir, trying to bring him back to his senses, as such actions can aggravate the condition.

Note! If a cat is bleeding profusely from the uterus, you can give it water or warm broth and urgently visit a veterinarian or call him at home.

A specialist can diagnose internal bleeding in a cat using the following diagnostic methods:

• external examination and palpation;
• Ultrasound, x-ray of the abdominal organs;
• uterine smear cytology;
• histology of biopsy material;
• biochemical, general and blood clotting tests;
• Analysis of urine;
• vaginoscopy;
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Ultrasound of the cat's abdomen

Based on the results of the study, the doctor prescribes the necessary treatment:

• antibiotics to prevent infections and inflammatory processes in combination with probiotics;
• surgery in case of detection of oncology, endometritis;
• chemotherapy to exclude relapse after surgery;
• blood transfusion in case of significant blood loss;
• antishock therapy;
• drugs to restore blood clotting.

Important! It is strongly recommended to adhere to the treatment prescribed by your veterinarian at home, this applies to the regimen, duration of administration and dosage of medications. After completing the course of treatment, you need to go to the clinic once a month for prevention.

Thus, bleeding in a pet is the most risky symptom of many terrible ailments. If you suspect such a condition, you should immediately seek help from a veterinarian.

Traumatic injury – most often causes bleeding into the abdominal cavity, especially in cats with outdoor access. Depending on the size and number of damaged vessels, the degree and rate of blood loss will vary.

Abdominal neoplasms - can rupture and cause massive bleeding, bleed slowly, or grow into a blood vessel and disrupt its integrity. Tumors are more common in older cats.

Hematomas are confined collections of blood that can rupture and bleed. Hematomas usually develop from vascular damage due to trauma.

Coagulopathy - bleeding disorders, in addition to hemoperitoneum, can cause bleeding in other places. Usually such bleeding does not stop on its own. Coagulopathies often occur due to poisoning by rat poison, but can also be caused by other reasons.

Depending on the rate and extent of blood loss, hemoperitoneum may represent an emergency.

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A history and physical examination are essential for a quick and accurate diagnosis. In the case of a critical condition of an animal, its life depends on the speed of diagnosis and initiation of adequate treatment.

Your veterinarian may also recommend:

• X-ray of the abdominal cavity - allows you to detect the presence of free fluid in the abdominal cavity, as well as massive formations: tumors and hematomas.
• Puncture of the abdomen using a needle and syringe to obtain a sample of fluid for testing - with hemoperitoneum, the fluid will look like blood but will not clot.
• Analysis of the resulting sample - with hemoperitoneum, the hematocrit of the liquid will be close to the hematocrit of the patient's blood.
• A complete blood test will allow you to assess the degree of anemia due to blood loss, as well as understand whether the bleeding is acute or chronic.

If necessary, additional research is carried out:

• A biochemical blood test will allow you to assess the degree of damage to internal organs. Animals with recent trauma typically have elevated liver enzymes. It is also important to assess renal function.
• Coagulogram - allows you to identify blood clotting disorders.
• Ultrasound examination of the abdominal cavity - allows you to identify the presence of neoplasms in the abdominal cavity.
• CT or MRI - allow you to visualize tumors that are not accessible to ultrasound.

Before carrying out a full diagnosis, the animal’s condition must always be stabilized!

Treatment depends on the cause of the disease and the clinical condition of the cat. If the animal is critically ill, symptomatic treatment should be started before diagnosis is made.

Therapy may include:

• Abdominal puncture (if pressure on the diaphragm prevents breathing).
• Intravenous infusion - intravenous administration of solutions helps maintain blood pressure and improve organ and tissue perfusion, which is critical for animals in shock.
• Blood transfusion – for severe anemia.
• Pressure bandage on the abdomen - a bandage increases intra-abdominal pressure, which helps slow down or stop bleeding.
• Oxygen therapy is necessary for animals with large blood loss, especially in the early stages of treatment.
• Pain relief – reduces stress and improves the condition of patients.
• The purpose of vitamin K is for coagulopathies caused by poisoning with rat poison and other anticoagulants.
• Emergency diagnostic surgery - if there is a tumor in the abdominal cavity, or bleeding (with normal blood clotting) does not stop, despite treatment.

Pyometra

In cats, bleeding from the vagina is a frequent companion to a disease such as pyometra. The development of this disease is most often provoked by an excess amount of progesterone in the cat’s body, which is produced in the following cases:

• uncontrolled use of hormonal contraceptives to prevent pregnancy;
• poor hygiene during estrus;
• violation of sanitary standards during childbirth;
• uncontrolled matings;
• impaired immunity, congenital hormonal changes;
• lack of physical activity.

• external examination and palpation;
• Ultrasound, x-ray of the abdominal organs;
• uterine smear cytology;
• histology of biopsy material;
• biochemical, general and blood clotting tests;
• Analysis of urine;
• vaginoscopy;
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Ways to identify the problem

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Before considering how to thin thick blood, you should look at ways to identify this problem. For these purposes, the following activities are carried out:

• general blood analysis;
• coagulogram, mandatory for pregnant women in case of detection of a pathological condition;
• biochemical analysis;
• glucose tolerance test;
• Analysis of urine.

Cat treatment

Treatment for acute renal failure in cats should begin only after the diagnosis has been confirmed by a veterinarian. Only a veterinarian prescribes a regimen and decides how to treat the cat. Not the owner, but a qualified specialist. Any mistake or delay can lead to the death of your pet.

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All therapy is aimed at restoring kidney function. Therefore, the doctor decides which medications are needed first. Most often, antibiotics are prescribed (they do not allow bacteria to multiply and spread through the bloodstream throughout the body), droppers with glucose or sodium chloride (to eliminate dehydration and restore water-salt balance), drugs that support cardiac activity, vitamins (ideal A, D, E ). But dialysis is crucial in therapy - cleansing the blood of toxic substances.

Hormones may be prescribed (for example, dexamethasone, prednisolone). Prednisolone helps restore water-salt balance, but only after stabilization of the general condition.

Furosemide will help cleanse the kidneys, as urine is excreted. Lactose helps remove feces (due to dehydration, they become dry, hard), and toxins accumulate in the intestines. If lactose does not help, then an enema may help. But at the same time as giving diuretics and laxatives, droppers must be placed, otherwise the animal will suffer from dehydration.

Nutrition for cats with acute renal failure plays an important role. Without a special diet, even drug therapy will not give positive results. It is best to entrust the preparation of the diet to a veterinarian. The diet for cats will be selected individually, just like therapy.

First of all, it is necessary to reduce the amount of protein (there are minimum indicators for healthy animals, but in case of renal failure, protein is given no more than the lower threshold of normal). Phosphorus is also reduced in the diet. But we must not forget about the acid-base balance (pH), so it is better to choose food with alkalizing substances.

Agree, with natural food (porridge, soups) it is impossible to follow all the recommendations, so for the period of treatment it is best to switch to super-premium and holistic-class industrial food. Your pet will be much more willing to eat them than lean food.

How long your cat's life will depend on how quickly you seek help from a qualified veterinarian. Diet is also important. If the animal has acute renal failure, therapy began on time and all recommendations were followed, then the cat will live a long time. Unfortunately, with chronic renal failure everything is much more complicated; it is rarely possible to save a purr.

Drug therapy

Treatment of thick blood involves taking measures aimed at both thinning it and suppressing the cause. To achieve these goals, the following are appointed:

• procedures to restore metabolism;
• drugs that prevent the formation of blood clots;
• measures to eliminate tumor formations.

The following drugs play an active role in eliminating the problem under consideration:

1. Aspirin, Cardiomagnyl, Dipyridamole and Tirofiban. They help thin the blood and normalize blood flow. These drugs are not prescribed for the following pathologies:
   ulcers of the stomach and duodenum;
2. bronchial asthma;
3. liver dysfunction;
4. hypertension;
5. presence of allergies to drug components;
6. pregnancy.
7. If these pathologies are detected, these drugs are replaced with others: Neodicoumarin, Warfarin, Heparin.

Therapy of the pathological process also includes measures and drugs designed to eliminate the underlying disease. Therefore, the treatment regimen is determined depending on the patient’s individual indicators.

Treatment of excess blood thickness

Drug treatment is aimed at thinning the plasma and preventing blood clots.
After receiving the test results and identifying the cause of the blood picture disorder, the veterinarian prescribes the necessary treatment measures. Since the pathology is not independent, but only a symptom of malfunctions, treatment concentrates on eliminating the underlying disease. Medicines are prescribed to thin the blood, prevent the formation of blood clots, and reduce viscosity. Therapeutic regimen drugs:

• Anticoagulants: Heparin;
• "Fragmin."

It is important to ensure that the water bowl is always filled, and to enrich the cat’s diet with vitamin supplements that the veterinarian will approve.

Medicines are administered intramuscularly or given orally. In severe, life-threatening situations, IVs are placed. It is better to leave a pet in this condition in a hospital under the supervision of doctors. The duration of treatment is determined by the veterinarian, based on the severity of the cat. To see the result of therapy, it is necessary to undergo repeated tests and diagnostic studies, even if the pet appears to be fully recovered.