My cat has a pot belly, bloody stool, and is lethargic. What's wrong?

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my cat is 1 year old, she has pot belly . she expelled blood with feces and also expelled blood with with stripes like thing from anus. she is not eating / drinking since yesterday. she is walking very slow and is not able to sit properly. she also has 6 week old kittens. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Anna M., DVM · Accepted Answer

Oh dear, this sounds potentially serious. I recommend taking Phoebe right in to the vet. If Phoebe is not eating or drinking, and has bloody stool, she could quickly become dehydrated. Furthermore, she has had to be expending a great deal of energy nursing those kittens, and I'm concerned about her lethargy. Your vet will likely want to check a fresh fecal sample for intestinal parasites, particularly due to her pot belly and bloody stool. They will be able to give her fluids to combat dehydration, and may also recommend bloodwork to check her organ function and watch for anemia since she's losing blood through her stool. I hope this helps, and I hope she feels better!

My cat has a pot belly, bloody stool, and is lethargic. What's wrong?

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