Vaginal bleeding in my cat?

Today my cat scooted across our carpet and left a streak of blood and little white mucosy worm things. When we checked out her bottom she had some blood in her vaginal area. What is wrong with her?

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    By: Rebecca Osterfund El Segundo, CA

    Replied on 04/19/2011

    It is likely the blood is actually coming from the rectum due to the presence of mucus strands. Possible causes of bleeding from the rectum include intestinal parasites such as roundworms, ingestion of a foreign body such as string and an anal gland infection. Have your pet evaluated by your local veterinarian as soon as possible. Take a fresh fecal sample from the litter box with you for evaluation of possible intestinal parasites. If it is determined that the blood is indeed coming from the vaginal area, it may indicate a urinary tract infection, feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD for short) or bladder stones.

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