What should I do if my cat has blood in its stool?

Cat diarrhea with blood could be caused by constipation, feline distemper virus infection, parasite infection, and gastroenteritis. If your cat has blood in its stool, you should go to a regular pet hospital for inspection as soon as possible. According to the inspection results, conduct standardized and effective treatment to effectively alleviate symptoms and achieve the purpose of treatment.

Constipation

If your cat drinks too little water, it may lead to dehydration and symptoms such as long bowel movement time and difficulty in defecation. Severe cases may be accompanied by blood in the stool. In daily life, you can let your cat drink more warm boiled water or eat some foods containing water, such as pears, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc., to accelerate body metabolism and help alleviate symptoms.

Feline Distemper Virus Infection

When a cat is infected with feline distemper, the virus will invade the gastrointestinal tract, reproduce extensively in the gastrointestinal tract, and stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa. It can cause damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa, bleeding, and other symptoms. There may also be blood in the cat's stool. In this case, you should take your cat to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

Parasite Infection

If a cat often drinks cold water or eats raw and cold foods, such as refrigerated watermelon and sashimi, the cold water and foods may contain a large number of parasites. When the cat ingests these parasites, it may stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, causing inflammation and leading to bleeding in the stool. It is recommended to take your cat to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment, and under the guidance of a doctor, conduct deworming to help alleviate symptoms.

Gastroenteritis

Consider whether your cat has eaten spoiled food. These foods contain a large number of bacteria, which enter the gastrointestinal tract with the food, causing pathological inflammatory reactions. Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. If not treated in time, it may also lead to lethargy and bleeding in the stool. Under the guidance of a doctor, treat your cat with intravenous antibiotics and diarrhea medication, which is beneficial for symptom relief.