My 2-year-old cat has blood in her stool periodically. I have taken her to the vet, but it was gone at that time. It looks like fresh blood and I saw what looks like a bit of fur gone from the side of her butt. The only thing she gets into is plastic bags (which I have to hide, but sometimes she manages to find a hidden one) and this did coincide with a chewing of plastic... any ideas on what else this could be? I don't want to take her back when there is no blood (there isn't right now) and they didn't know what it was 3 weeks ago. Could she possibly have hemorrhoids like humans do??
2007-03-27 06:01:45 · 16 answers · asked by Jay Jay 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
by the way, she is all up to date on everything. She was also wormed 3 weeks ago. And to the idiot who said the thing about tainted cat food, my cat eats purina.
2007-03-27 06:43:32 · update #1
Dont you just love it when your pet has a problem then the moment you take him/her to the vet the problem dissapears? arg...lol anyways
If your cat isnt having the problem right now then just watch her very closely. The moment..and I mean THE MOMENT you see blood in her stool (this may sound icky) scoop it up, put it in a zipper sandwich bag, call the vet and tell them what is going on and you need to get in RIGHT NOW..and then take the sample..and of course the kitty to the vet so you will have the proof of whats going on and they will have something they can test. Sorry I cant help you more!
2007-03-27 14:39:36 · answer #1 · answered by greenwingedfairymommy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Blood In Cat Stool
2016-10-08 11:25:43 · answer #2 · answered by elidia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you already brought a stool sample to the vet and everything tested fine, it could be colitis.
My cat has colitis and if it's acting up he has to go on a special bland food.
Has your cat ever had parasites? That can sometimes cause colitis in cats.
Does it seem to flare up when the cats is upset, like if you don't come home one night, or right after company leaves?
Does she get diarrhea before she has the blood or with the blood?
One the other hand, does your cat get hairballs, and are her stools very dry and hard, if so, it is probably hemorrhoids.
Are you sure it's in the stools and not the urine? If the bood is in her urine, it could be any number of probems. If the urine has been tested and she doesn't have any infections, it could be stones or crystals in the bladder or kidneys.
If your vet isn't being more helpful and informative, it may be time for a new vet.
2007-03-27 06:56:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anne 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My cat had bloody stool when he was a kitten. My vet said it was Colitis. We put him on new diet and it cleared up. He's 11 now and very healthy.
Here is a website that might help answer your questions but I think it would be wise to get a second opinion from another vet.
http://www.feednfarm.com/CatBloodyStools.html
I also found this:
COLITIS and CONSTIPATION: For the cat that has either urinary tract irritation or obstruction... or the cat with colitis or constipation, the scenario is the same... lots of time spent in the litter box trying to ease the discomfort. Constipation is one of the leading causes for a cat to vomit frequently. There are all sorts of potential causes, but the final outcome over years of colon stretching due to constipation can be a markedly stretched and atonic colon. This is termed Megacolon and is a very difficult problem to manage.
Colitis is a common problem in cats and like constipation, can have numerous causes. Some cats develop food intolerances and even food allergies that stimulate the colon tissues to react. Chronic bacterial infection can play a role in colitis; too many of the wrong kinds of colonic bacteria can initiate an inflammatory response. And just as in human medicine, there are types of colitis in the cat that seem to be spontaneous and often require specialized techniques for an accurate diagnosis to be made. Even autoimmune disorders can affect the colon when the body's own defenses attack the colon tissues.
This my not be your cats problem but hope this helps.
2007-03-27 06:27:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
We have a cat that had the same problem. It turned out he was allergic to red food dye, which is common in many brands of cat food. The vet gave him a shot, and we switched to dye free food. He's been fine ever since. The fur loss on his butt makes me think it's likely the same problem, because our cat had that too. Red dye allergies are very common among cats. Your vet should be performing the following tests in order to get to the cause of the problem:
Rectal examination
Complete blood count (CBC)
Biochemical profile
Urinalysis
Fecal examination
Coagulation profile
Abdominal X-rays (radiographs)
Abdominal ultrasound
Colonoscopy
If your vet isn't performing any of these tests, then get a new vet. This sounds like allergies, but it could be something serious.
2007-03-27 06:57:00 · answer #5 · answered by missy13d69 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A little bit of blood on the stool in young cats is unlikely to be anything serious. Cancer is extremely unlikely due to her age. More common are bouts of constipation or diarrhoea causing rectal irritation , strictures of the colon, anal gland abscesses, polyps and colitis. Colitis is usually associated with mild to severe diarrhoea also. I have not heard of cats getting haemorrhoids similar to people. If you are worming her regularly it is unlikely to be that. If you find a natural diet that contains an hypoallergenic diet such as chicken/fish and rice base with few additives she should be better. These are generally difficult to find in shops but are readily available at vets and on the net. eg Walthams hypoallegenic diet. Good luck.
2007-03-28 01:53:11 · answer #6 · answered by Callie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cats can have hemorrhoids too. I think that you should take some photos of the blood and samples of blood and fur too, so that the vet can scan it and make sure it's okay. If you can't get an ergent appointment with the vet, keep the blood samples frozen to keep them preserved.
2007-03-27 06:40:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Grab a fresh stool sample, even if there is no blood in it, and take it to the vet for tests. It could be nothing, but it is better to be proactive than reactive.
2007-03-27 06:22:41 · answer #8 · answered by pacellipunk 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vet Immediately, bring a stool sample.
2007-03-27 06:27:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does your cat go outside? If so, it may be getting into fights with other cats (and maybe trying to keep toms from 'getting it on'
Otherwise, it may have something irritating the skin around its butt, and it is licking it raw, or chewing on it.
2007-03-27 06:09:31 · answer #10 · answered by Joe M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋