My 11-year-old cat has blood in her stool after pooping. What's wrong?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 11 years and 4 months old | 10 lbs
11 year old female feline fecal matter coming out after she just went. It was stuck till I got it out. A little redness maybe blood . She did just eat. Probably had extra treats & some wet food with peas in it that she doesn't usually have. She could be stressed because I have been very stressed lately. She's been sitting on me & sleeping next to me since I've been home sick for a week. She doesn't normally do that.
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Published on June 28th, 2017
It is possible that this particular stool was difficult to pass and you helping to remove it may have caused a small amount of bleeding from the rectal tissue. Cats can become constipated, and if she has been passing less stool than usual, straining to defecate and had a decreased appetite I would recommend seeing a veterinarian. There are some other things that can cause blood in the stool as well including intestinal parasites, colitis or even inflammatory bowel disease. If the blood is persistent you should make an appointment to see your veterinarian as well.
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Published on May 18th, 2019
A sudden change in diet can lead to bloody stool, and that may be why there was blood in Icy's poop. Keep an eye on her for now, and if you continue to see blood in her poop, have her seen by a vet. Best of luck.
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Published on July 22nd, 2017
HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Mars! Blood in the stool usually indicates inflammation. It is likely part of her underlying intestinal condition. Usually when there is blood I like to start them on an antibiotic like metronidazole. Try giving your vet a call. Good luck!
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Published on March 18th, 2020
It looks like she may have had some bloody stool or diarrhea, or the blood might have been coming from an anal gland. If the stool in the litter box looked normal and she is acting fine otherwise I'd recommend monitoring her closely over the next 24 hours to see if it happens again and if it does I'd recommend seeing a veterinarian for an exam.
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