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What to do if there is blood in your cat's poop

Causes of cat hemorrhoids:

  1. If the cat is male, it is likely a urinary tract disease, such as bladder inflammation or bladder stones. Severe urinary tract diseases can cause urinary retention, acute renal failure, and severe dehydration. If suspected stones, X-rays or ultrasound examinations are needed for diagnosis.
  2. Because the urinary tract and reproductive tract are in the same place in female cats, if a female cat has blood in its stool, it is likely a urinary tract infection or a problem with the uterus.

Blood in cat's stool after defecation:

There are several causes for blood in a cat's stool:

  1. Parasites in the body. If there are too many parasites in the body, they can damage intestinal cells during their crawl and cause intestinal bleeding.
  2. Infectious diseases. Unvaccinated cats can be infected with infectious diseases when their immune system is compromised. Feline distemper virus can cause intestinal bleeding.
  3. Gastrointestinal inflammation. Eating small bones or foreign objects can cause intestinal injuries and bleeding.

Cat parasite symptoms:

Symptoms vary depending on the type of parasite.

  1. Infection with roundworms, tapeworms, and hookworms can cause vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal distension, weight loss, anemia, etc. In severe cases, parasites may be expelled, and severe cases can cause intestinal obstruction, neuritis, etc.
  2. Infection with coccidia, trichomonads, and giardia can cause stools accompanied by blood, mucoid, and malodorous pasty or semi-solid stools.

What to do if your cat has blood in its stool:

If your cat's stool is normal for the time being, it may be due to indigestion or intestinal bleeding caused by foreign objects. Recommend feeding your cat a suitable amount of probiotics and continue to observe your cat's stool, appetite, and mental condition. If your cat later develops symptoms of bloody stools, you should take it to the vet for examination and treatment immediately.