Discharge coming from cat

Question
My cat has a dark discharge coming from where she urinates, im so worried!  What could this be?

Answer
Hi Trish,
It could be blood.  Is she straining at the litter box, or going there frequently?  If so, she may have a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).  This will have to be treated with antibiotics.  Watch it closely and watch her.  If you suspect this, be sure and take her to the vet because it will NOT get better it will get worse.

She may be coming into season.  Has she been spayed?  If not, and if she is licking herself a lot, that may be the answer.

Its hard for me to tell without actually seeing her.  Watch her and use good judgement on whether or not she needs to see a vet.

God Bless,
Becky