Blood in cat stool or feces
can be a transient or a severe disorder. Get an idea of what leads to
bloody bowel movement in cats.
Blood in Cat Stool
The presence of bright or fresh
traces of blood in the stool is clinically termed as 'Hematochezia'.
Such a medical condition is very common in pets, especially cats and
dogs. However, it should not be confused with 'Melena', which is
generally the excretion of tarry and dark stool. Passage of blood may
sometimes indicate minor disorders in the body of your cat. But, in
certain conditions, Hematochezia may indicate serious problems like
cancer or other terminal diseases. Repeated bloody bowel movement in
your pet should never be overlooked. A comprehensive account of the
symptoms, causes and remedies of Hematochezia in cats are charted below.
Symptoms
The condition is characterized by the following symptoms
- Presence of blood particles in stool
- Increased bowel movement
- Exerting while defecating
- Inactivity and lethargy
- Sudden loss of appetite
- Excessive intake of water
- Diuresis or excessive urinating
- Sudden weight loss
- Frequent vomiting
Causes
Some of the major causes of the disorder are
- Bacterial infections like Clostridia, E Coli, and Salmonella
- Ingestion of toxic substances like rat poison or house cleaning
agents.
- Intestinal parasites like tapeworms, hookworms and roundworms.
- Consumption of unhealthy or allergic food those are unsuitable
for cats.
- Presence of benign tumors in the rectum or colon.
- Invagination of one part of the bowel into another.
- 'Coagulopathy' or clotting disorder in the body.
- Intake of certain allergic drugs and antibiotics.
- Cancer of the lower bowel (neoplasia).
- Inflammation of the bowel or 'Colitis'.
Remedies
Explore some remedies to chuck out the problem
- Provide a bland diet that is rich in fiber and low/ moderate in
fats.
- Avoid giving commercial and canned cat food to the animal.
- Refrain from feeding him table scraps or fatty foods.
- Give medications for 'deworming', in case of parasitic
infections.
- Providing antibiotics with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial
properties.
- Administer drugs to control the rate of food movement in the
intestines.
If you do not see any improvement
in your kitty's health, consult a veterinarian immediately.
