My cat's mouth bleeds & he poops uncontrollably. Is it an emergency?

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My 8 yr old cat started bleeding from his mouth. He also poops while laying down like he can't control it. What's wrong?

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

These are very concerning signs - bleeding from the mouth can be a sign of a serious illness such as heart disease, severe liver or kidney disease, a clotting disorder, or severe dental problems. Combined with the fact that he is just laying down and pooping without realizing it, I would be very worried that he has a serious, life-threatening problem as this is extremely abnormal in cats - it often indicates that they are so weak and sick that they don't notice or care that they are soiling themselves. I would recommend getting your kitty to an emergency vet right away - he/she can do a thorough oral exam, and may also need to do blood work and x-rays to help diagnose the problem and see what can be done to help him.

My cat's mouth bleeds & he poops uncontrollably. Is it an emergency?

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