Blood in Stool?
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>Yes, you can take your cats to the vet, run up a big bill, have all >sorts of tests performed, and in the end you’ll have nothing to show >for the effort other than your wallet a little bit thinner
I am way happier when I have spent the money and everything comes back fine than if it didn’t. When they recommended a thyroid test for Falkor I could have said no…the $130 bill I had paid (for other things as well) would have been less, I hoped like hell I was just wasting my money…unfortunately I wasn’t as she does have a thyroid problem. I would pay any amount of money for the test to have been negative. When they suggested x-rays on Damien I could have said no to the $80 charge, I could have said no to the ultrasounds that followed…spending that money saved his life…they saw something abnormal and six weeks later a tumor showed up…by catching it right at the start treatment was able to start right away. Knowing your cat is totally healthy and to not have to worry is worth more money than positive tests. It sounds like your cat has to be its deathbed to take action and then it may be too late. You can always replace the money….you can’t replace that cat. btw to have a stool sample checked is the first thing one would do in this situation and its a very minimal cost. If nothing is found to be wrong then you go for the checkup and possible other tests.
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Hi, I want to thank all of you for the advise. This has worried me a lot the past two days. I could not figure out what it could be. I am taking them to the vet tomorrow along with a stool sample. I will let you know how it went. Thanks again. The Purringly Purfect Kitties.
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> The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first >stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions?
Since you think it’s both kitties, it may be some kind of parasite like tapeworms. If it was just one kitty, I would suggest it might be colitis (mucous being the thing that would suggest that), which can be caused by: 1. parasites (again) 2. allergies 3. dietary indiscretions (new food, eating insects, eating whatever from outside) 4. aggravated by stress I’m not a vet, but I do have one kitty with occasional bouts of colitis where her stool is soft & runny with big globs of mucous with a streak or two of blood, once in a long while — she’ll be like that for a day or so & then get better. The vet has given her antibiotics before but has also said that if it seems to be the same thing again, it’s probably because she’s found a bug in the house to eat & then her colitis acts up from that. Good luck. If it is some kind of parasite, you’ll need to get all your kitties treated. Rosemary
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While you are waiting for the vet appointment try keeping the adult cats away/out of the kitten food, it could be that causing the problem. Have the kittens been treated for internal parasites (worms), if not they could have infected the adult cats. Any blood in a cats stools needs to be checked by a vet. — Shirley see my cat pictures at http://communities.msn.co.uk/Friendsfamilyandfelines2
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I’m probably going to get flamed for this, but it’s been my observation and experience that a little bit of bright red blood as you have described is nothing to be worried about. http://www.tica.org/vet/vet29.htm Yes, you can take your cats to the vet, run up a big bill, have all sorts of tests performed, and in the end you’ll have nothing to show for the effort other than your wallet a little bit thinner (or a lot depending on your financial status), and your cats stressed out from the experience. So now you have those that want to call this a crisis situation, and you have my opinion. Do what you think is best. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi, > I have been lurking for a while and now have a need to unlurk. I need some >suggestions. I have two adult cats that have blood in their stool. The female >was just to the vet at the beginning of the month to get spayed. Had all blood >work done and is healthy. The male has been fixed for 3 years ago and is up to >date on all shots. > I have a bunch of kittens that are eating Pro Plan Kitten food and the adults >are eating Pro Plan Hairball formula. The adults have been getting into the >kittens food >could this cause the bloody stools? Neither have a fever. Both of them have >pink gums neither too pink or washed out. Both are acting normal eating, >playing ect… > The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first >stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions? I can’t get either of >them in to see the Vet till Friday (Payday). My Vet will not wait for payment. >:-( >Any suggestions are very much appreciated. >Thanks from, >The Purringly Purfect Kitties
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Yes, the stools should be checked for parasites. Gail – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi, > I have been lurking for a while and now have a need to unlurk. I need some > suggestions. I have two adult cats that have blood in their stool. The female > was just to the vet at the beginning of the month to get spayed. Had all blood > work done and is healthy. The male has been fixed for 3 years ago and is up to > date on all shots. > I have a bunch of kittens that are eating Pro Plan Kitten food and the adults > are eating Pro Plan Hairball formula. The adults have been getting into the > kittens food > could this cause the bloody stools? Neither have a fever. Both of them have > pink gums neither too pink or washed out. Both are acting normal eating, > playing ect… > The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first > stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions? I can’t get either of > them in to see the Vet till Friday (Payday). My Vet will not wait for payment. > 
> Any suggestions are very much appreciated. > Thanks from, > The Purringly Purfect Kitties
Response:
Hi, I have been lurking for a while and now have a need to unlurk. I need some suggestions. I have two adult cats that have blood in their stool. The female was just to the vet at the beginning of the month to get spayed. Had all blood work done and is healthy. The male has been fixed for 3 years ago and is up to date on all shots. I have a bunch of kittens that are eating Pro Plan Kitten food and the adults are eating Pro Plan Hairball formula. The adults have been getting into the kittens food could this cause the bloody stools? Neither have a fever. Both of them have pink gums neither too pink or washed out. Both are acting normal eating, playing ect… The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions? I can’t get either of them in to see the Vet till Friday (Payday). My Vet will not wait for payment. Any suggestions are very much appreciated. Thanks from, The Purringly Purfect Kitties
Response:
> The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first >stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions?
sounds like it could be tapeworms….my cats had that once after they killed a mouse. Is there a putrid smell different than normal? If you see things that look like pieces of rice around their butts after they go then it definitely is worms. Take in a stool sample to your vet and they will analyze it. Should cost like $5-10. If it is you just have to give them a pill.
Response:
>Yes, you can take your cats to the vet, run up a big bill, have all >sorts of tests performed, and in the end you’ll have nothing to show >for the effort other than your wallet a little bit thinner
I am way happier when I have spent the money and everything comes back fine than if it didn’t. When they recommended a thyroid test for Falkor I could have said no…the $130 bill I had paid (for other things as well) would have been less, I hoped like hell I was just wasting my money…unfortunately I wasn’t as she does have a thyroid problem. I would pay any amount of money for the test to have been negative. When they suggested x-rays on Damien I could have said no to the $80 charge, I could have said no to the ultrasounds that followed…spending that money saved his life…they saw something abnormal and six weeks later a tumor showed up…by catching it right at the start treatment was able to start right away. Knowing your cat is totally healthy and to not have to worry is worth more money than positive tests. It sounds like your cat has to be its deathbed to take action and then it may be too late. You can always replace the money….you can’t replace that cat. btw to have a stool sample checked is the first thing one would do in this situation and its a very minimal cost. If nothing is found to be wrong then you go for the checkup and possible other tests.
Response:
Hi, I want to thank all of you for the advise. This has worried me a lot the past two days. I could not figure out what it could be. I am taking them to the vet tomorrow along with a stool sample. I will let you know how it went. Thanks again. The Purringly Purfect Kitties.
Response:
> The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first >stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions?
Since you think it’s both kitties, it may be some kind of parasite like tapeworms. If it was just one kitty, I would suggest it might be colitis (mucous being the thing that would suggest that), which can be caused by: 1. parasites (again) 2. allergies 3. dietary indiscretions (new food, eating insects, eating whatever from outside) 4. aggravated by stress I’m not a vet, but I do have one kitty with occasional bouts of colitis where her stool is soft & runny with big globs of mucous with a streak or two of blood, once in a long while — she’ll be like that for a day or so & then get better. The vet has given her antibiotics before but has also said that if it seems to be the same thing again, it’s probably because she’s found a bug in the house to eat & then her colitis acts up from that. Good luck. If it is some kind of parasite, you’ll need to get all your kitties treated. Rosemary
Response:
While you are waiting for the vet appointment try keeping the adult cats away/out of the kitten food, it could be that causing the problem. Have the kittens been treated for internal parasites (worms), if not they could have infected the adult cats. Any blood in a cats stools needs to be checked by a vet. — Shirley see my cat pictures at http://communities.msn.co.uk/Friendsfamilyandfelines2
Response:
I’m probably going to get flamed for this, but it’s been my observation and experience that a little bit of bright red blood as you have described is nothing to be worried about. http://www.tica.org/vet/vet29.htm Yes, you can take your cats to the vet, run up a big bill, have all sorts of tests performed, and in the end you’ll have nothing to show for the effort other than your wallet a little bit thinner (or a lot depending on your financial status), and your cats stressed out from the experience. So now you have those that want to call this a crisis situation, and you have my opinion. Do what you think is best. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi, > I have been lurking for a while and now have a need to unlurk. I need some >suggestions. I have two adult cats that have blood in their stool. The female >was just to the vet at the beginning of the month to get spayed. Had all blood >work done and is healthy. The male has been fixed for 3 years ago and is up to >date on all shots. > I have a bunch of kittens that are eating Pro Plan Kitten food and the adults >are eating Pro Plan Hairball formula. The adults have been getting into the >kittens food >could this cause the bloody stools? Neither have a fever. Both of them have >pink gums neither too pink or washed out. Both are acting normal eating, >playing ect… > The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first >stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions? I can’t get either of >them in to see the Vet till Friday (Payday). My Vet will not wait for payment. >:-( >Any suggestions are very much appreciated. >Thanks from, >The Purringly Purfect Kitties
Response:
Yes, the stools should be checked for parasites. Gail – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi, > I have been lurking for a while and now have a need to unlurk. I need some > suggestions. I have two adult cats that have blood in their stool. The female > was just to the vet at the beginning of the month to get spayed. Had all blood > work done and is healthy. The male has been fixed for 3 years ago and is up to > date on all shots. > I have a bunch of kittens that are eating Pro Plan Kitten food and the adults > are eating Pro Plan Hairball formula. The adults have been getting into the > kittens food > could this cause the bloody stools? Neither have a fever. Both of them have > pink gums neither too pink or washed out. Both are acting normal eating, > playing ect… > The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first > stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions? I can’t get either of > them in to see the Vet till Friday (Payday). My Vet will not wait for payment. > > Any suggestions are very much appreciated. > Thanks from, > The Purringly Purfect Kitties
Response:
Hi, I have been lurking for a while and now have a need to unlurk. I need some suggestions. I have two adult cats that have blood in their stool. The female was just to the vet at the beginning of the month to get spayed. Had all blood work done and is healthy. The male has been fixed for 3 years ago and is up to date on all shots. I have a bunch of kittens that are eating Pro Plan Kitten food and the adults are eating Pro Plan Hairball formula. The adults have been getting into the kittens food could this cause the bloody stools? Neither have a fever. Both of them have pink gums neither too pink or washed out. Both are acting normal eating, playing ect… The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions? I can’t get either of them in to see the Vet till Friday (Payday). My Vet will not wait for payment. Any suggestions are very much appreciated. Thanks from, The Purringly Purfect Kitties
Response:
> The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first >stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions?
sounds like it could be tapeworms….my cats had that once after they killed a mouse. Is there a putrid smell different than normal? If you see things that look like pieces of rice around their butts after they go then it definitely is worms. Take in a stool sample to your vet and they will analyze it. Should cost like $5-10. If it is you just have to give them a pill.
Response:
>Yes, you can take your cats to the vet, run up a big bill, have all >sorts of tests performed, and in the end you’ll have nothing to show >for the effort other than your wallet a little bit thinner
I am way happier when I have spent the money and everything comes back fine than if it didn’t. When they recommended a thyroid test for Falkor I could have said no…the $130 bill I had paid (for other things as well) would have been less, I hoped like hell I was just wasting my money…unfortunately I wasn’t as she does have a thyroid problem. I would pay any amount of money for the test to have been negative. When they suggested x-rays on Damien I could have said no to the $80 charge, I could have said no to the ultrasounds that followed…spending that money saved his life…they saw something abnormal and six weeks later a tumor showed up…by catching it right at the start treatment was able to start right away. Knowing your cat is totally healthy and to not have to worry is worth more money than positive tests. It sounds like your cat has to be its deathbed to take action and then it may be too late. You can always replace the money….you can’t replace that cat. btw to have a stool sample checked is the first thing one would do in this situation and its a very minimal cost. If nothing is found to be wrong then you go for the checkup and possible other tests.
Response:
Hi, I want to thank all of you for the advise. This has worried me a lot the past two days. I could not figure out what it could be. I am taking them to the vet tomorrow along with a stool sample. I will let you know how it went. Thanks again. The Purringly Purfect Kitties.
Response:
> The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first >stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions?
Since you think it’s both kitties, it may be some kind of parasite like tapeworms. If it was just one kitty, I would suggest it might be colitis (mucous being the thing that would suggest that), which can be caused by: 1. parasites (again) 2. allergies 3. dietary indiscretions (new food, eating insects, eating whatever from outside) 4. aggravated by stress I’m not a vet, but I do have one kitty with occasional bouts of colitis where her stool is soft & runny with big globs of mucous with a streak or two of blood, once in a long while — she’ll be like that for a day or so & then get better. The vet has given her antibiotics before but has also said that if it seems to be the same thing again, it’s probably because she’s found a bug in the house to eat & then her colitis acts up from that. Good luck. If it is some kind of parasite, you’ll need to get all your kitties treated. Rosemary
Response:
While you are waiting for the vet appointment try keeping the adult cats away/out of the kitten food, it could be that causing the problem. Have the kittens been treated for internal parasites (worms), if not they could have infected the adult cats. Any blood in a cats stools needs to be checked by a vet. — Shirley see my cat pictures at http://communities.msn.co.uk/Friendsfamilyandfelines2
Response:
I’m probably going to get flamed for this, but it’s been my observation and experience that a little bit of bright red blood as you have described is nothing to be worried about. http://www.tica.org/vet/vet29.htm Yes, you can take your cats to the vet, run up a big bill, have all sorts of tests performed, and in the end you’ll have nothing to show for the effort other than your wallet a little bit thinner (or a lot depending on your financial status), and your cats stressed out from the experience. So now you have those that want to call this a crisis situation, and you have my opinion. Do what you think is best. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – >Hi, > I have been lurking for a while and now have a need to unlurk. I need some >suggestions. I have two adult cats that have blood in their stool. The female >was just to the vet at the beginning of the month to get spayed. Had all blood >work done and is healthy. The male has been fixed for 3 years ago and is up to >date on all shots. > I have a bunch of kittens that are eating Pro Plan Kitten food and the adults >are eating Pro Plan Hairball formula. The adults have been getting into the >kittens food >could this cause the bloody stools? Neither have a fever. Both of them have >pink gums neither too pink or washed out. Both are acting normal eating, >playing ect… > The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first >stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions? I can’t get either of >them in to see the Vet till Friday (Payday). My Vet will not wait for payment. >:-( >Any suggestions are very much appreciated. >Thanks from, >The Purringly Purfect Kitties
Response:
Yes, the stools should be checked for parasites. Gail – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – > Hi, > I have been lurking for a while and now have a need to unlurk. I need some > suggestions. I have two adult cats that have blood in their stool. The female > was just to the vet at the beginning of the month to get spayed. Had all blood > work done and is healthy. The male has been fixed for 3 years ago and is up to > date on all shots. > I have a bunch of kittens that are eating Pro Plan Kitten food and the adults > are eating Pro Plan Hairball formula. The adults have been getting into the > kittens food > could this cause the bloody stools? Neither have a fever. Both of them have > pink gums neither too pink or washed out. Both are acting normal eating, > playing ect… > The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first > stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions? I can’t get either of > them in to see the Vet till Friday (Payday). My Vet will not wait for payment. > > Any suggestions are very much appreciated. > Thanks from, > The Purringly Purfect Kitties
Response:
Hi, I have been lurking for a while and now have a need to unlurk. I need some suggestions. I have two adult cats that have blood in their stool. The female was just to the vet at the beginning of the month to get spayed. Had all blood work done and is healthy. The male has been fixed for 3 years ago and is up to date on all shots. I have a bunch of kittens that are eating Pro Plan Kitten food and the adults are eating Pro Plan Hairball formula. The adults have been getting into the kittens food could this cause the bloody stools? Neither have a fever. Both of them have pink gums neither too pink or washed out. Both are acting normal eating, playing ect… The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions? I can’t get either of them in to see the Vet till Friday (Payday). My Vet will not wait for payment. Any suggestions are very much appreciated. Thanks from, The Purringly Purfect Kitties
Response:
> The stool is normal but has a little bit of blood at the end of the first >stool. Almost looking like bloody mucus. Any suggestions?
sounds like it could be tapeworms….my cats had that once after they killed a mouse. Is there a putrid smell different than normal? If you see things that look like pieces of rice around their butts after they go then it definitely is worms. Take in a stool sample to your vet and they will analyze it. Should cost like $5-10. If it is you just have to give them a pill.
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