I have an 9 week old kitten who has developed diarrhoea over the past 10hrs, and his last trip to the litter box I have noticed that there is a tiny bit of bright red blood as well as a bit of mucous in his poo. Should I be worried? Can I wait till the morning? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 2 months and 9 days old | 2.2 lbs

Small specks of red blood during a bout of diarrhea is not unusual as the delicate lining of the back passage can become damaged from straining. As long as he is bright and alert, eating and drinking it would be ok to leave him but if any lethargy, weakness or vomiting occurs he should be seen urgently by your vet. Be sure he is up to date with deworming medication as intestinal worms are a common cause of diarrhea in young kittens

Poor boy! Since he is so small, I would have your vet take a look at him and check a fecal on him for intestinal parasites, giardia, and abnormal bacteria that could cause the stool to be loose and bloody. Your vet will also be able to assess his hydration level to ensure he doesn't need any fluids. I would also watch him closely to ensure he is eating normally and still active like a kitten. I hope this helps!

I would take Leo into a vet today to get checked out. There could be a number of reasons causing his diarrhea such as intestinal worms, a GI illness, a foreign body, change in diet, or eating something rotten. The cause needs to be diagnosed so he can be treated properly, and only a vet can diagnose the cause. It's concerning that he's less active at times, and that tells me the diarrhea is making him feel bad and lethargic. I strongly urge you to take him into a vet. Best of luck, I hope this helps!

Yes, it's possible that the loose stool could be due to the change in his diet. It's also possible that he may still have some intestinal parasites present even though he was dewormed, or he could have an intestinal infection or some other illness causing the diarrhea. If it does not improve in the next 24-48 hours, or if he starts to show any other symptoms such as vomiting, not eating, or acting lethargic, I would recommend taking him to the vet for an exam. He/she can do a fecal check under the microscope for parasites or other testing if needed, and will prescribe appropriate medication to treat the problem depending on what is found.