Normal cat stool with a little blood at the end

Important note: Any bleeding in cat stool should not be taken lightly by owners. It is crucial to inspect and identify the cause as soon as possible.

Trauma

If your cat is allowed to roam freely outdoors or in complex environments, they may get injured by sharp objects, causing skin damage and bleeding. Owners should apply pressure with a cotton swab or gauze to stop the bleeding, clean and disinfect the wound with physiological saline, and apply an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ointment.

Foreign object ingestion

When cats accidentally swallow sharp objects like fish bones or chicken bones, they can cause intestinal injuries and bleeding in stool. Owners should immediately take their cats to the vet for an X-ray to determine the object's location and proceed with surgery to remove it.

Constipation

If your cat doesn't drink enough water or if their diet is too oily, they may experience constipation. Severe constipation can cause anal tears during defecation, leading to bleeding. To alleviate this, owners should encourage their cats to drink more water, feed them foods with higher water content, and consider giving them pet-specific probiotics to improve their digestion.

Disease causes

Cats with tapeworm, roundworm, or hookworm infections may show signs of bleeding in their stool due to mechanical damage caused by the parasites on the intestinal mucosal epithelial cells. Owners should promptly administer emergency deworming treatment.

Cats with enteritis may also exhibit this symptom. Owners should take their cats to the vet to identify the cause of the enteritis and treat it with injections and medication. During treatment, cats should be fed easily digestible and absorbable liquid foods.

Additionally, if a cat experiences frequent bleeding without appetite or poor health, consider performing an intestinal endoscopy to rule out tumors, feline distemper, or feline coronavirus.

Please consult a veterinarian for accurate diagnosis and treatment. This information is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice.