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Is blood in my cat's feces serious?

by Dr. Lauren Brickman

Q: I have noticed a small amount of blood in my cat's feces. Is this something serious?Q: I have noticed a small amount of blood in my cat's feces. Is this something serious?

A: Blood in the stool is never normal and should always be checked by a veterinarian. A stool sample should be checked to rule out intestinal parasites. Your vet may also wish to run other tests such as bloodwork, xrays, or an ultrasound to rule out another underlying illness that may cause blood in your cat's stool.

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Dr. Lauren Brickman Dr. Brickman started as a veterinary technician at Garden City Park in 1997 and went on to…

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Anonymous
Added 08-14-2011 10:45pm

If medical, then fecal incontinence, mega-colon,intestinal parasitism or inflammatory bowel disease can be implicated. You will need to consult with a veterinarian during an office exam to begin to unravel what is the root cause of this problem.

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