Male cat has brown discharge from urethra

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Male cat has brown discharge from urethra

The reason why male cats have brown discharge from the urethral orifice: Symptoms of urethritis caused by urinary system infection. When the disease progresses to the middle and late stages, it may also lead to symptoms such as orchitis and epididymitis. You should seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Notes on brown discharge from the male cat’s urethral opening:

1. Use saline to flush the male cat’s urethral opening, clean up the secretions, and then use Use cotton pads or gauze to absorb the surrounding moisture and keep the area dry.

2. Clean the male cat’s secretions 2-3 times a day according to the amount of secretions, and observe whether the male cat’s symptoms improve. If a male cat always has a lot of secretions, the penis is swollen or ulcerated, or there are urinary abnormalities, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a nearby pet hospital for medical treatment in time.

3. This situation often occurs in male cats that have not undergone sterilization surgery. Generally, it is enough to keep the urethral opening clean. However, if the penis or nearby skin lesions have caused damage to the urinary system, timely treatment is required. Diagnose the cause and treat it with medication. After the male cat's symptoms improve or recover, it is recommended to undergo neutering surgery.