Bloody stool in cats

Bloody stool in cats refers to melena, which is considered to be caused by various reasons such as foreign object injury, food intolerance, constipation, parasitic infection, ulcerative colitis, and rectal polyps. Treatment generally includes general care, medication, and surgery to improve the condition and restore the normal color of the stool.

Foreign object injury

If a cat accidentally eats a foreign object, it may scratch the gastrointestinal mucosa, causing bloody stool during defecation. The adverse reactions can gradually disappear after the foreign object is eliminated from the body.

Food intolerance

Food intolerance can occur after eating, causing gastric and intestinal mucosal damage. This results in bloody stool at the end of the stool. Adjusting the diet and mainly feeding the cat with cat food can help.

Constipation

If the cat's stool is dry, it may stimulate the anus during defecation, causing the anal skin to break and bleed, thus changing the color of the stool. Drinking more warm water can help improve the condition.

Parasitic infection

Intestinal parasites such as roundworms and tapeworms can infect the cat's intestine, damaging the intestinal mucosa. This results in bloody stool at the end of the stool. Follow the doctor's advice and take deworming medication.

Ulcerative colitis

This is an inflammatory disease mainly affecting the colon. When the local inflammation is stimulated, it can damage the colon mucosa and cause bloody stool. Take antibiotics as prescribed by the doctor.

Rectal polyps

If a cat has rectal polyps, the growth of the polyps can cause local skin damage, accompanied by abdominal pain and bloody stool. However, the amount of bleeding is usually minimal. A polypectomy can be performed under a doctor's guidance.

During treatment, adjust your lifestyle and encourage the cat to drink more warm water to accelerate its metabolism and promote normal development.