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My kitten has bloody diarrhea 4 days after neutering. Is it normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 4 months and 7 days old | 4 lbs

My male kitten got neutered 4 days ago and has had diarrhoea ever since sometimes with blood. Is this normal?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on August 17th, 2017

Hi! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Although not normal, it is not terribly uncommon. It could be due to the anti-inflammatory/pain contro medications he was on or even stress from the procedure. Monitor him closely for now. If no improvement in the next day or so, have him evaluated by your veterinarian as anti-diarrhea medicationscan be startedat that time. Good luck!

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    Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 23rd, 2023

    Hello, thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Blood on the stool is not "normal" but I would not be concerned about this as long as long as it does not continue. If he keeps producing stools with blood on them and/or he is acting sick, then you need to take him to your vet for an exam.

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