Why is my 15-year-old cat bleeding, losing weight, sleeping a lot?

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My parents cat is bleeding severely from the back going to toilet wherever she possibly can in and out of dirt box is now always blood more then stool sleeps constantly lost alot of weight she is 15 years old and was a indoor outdoor cat she has a heart murmour and is on tablets any help would be appreciated. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 15 years and 9 months old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

This bleeding indicates a severe colitis (inflammation of the colon). This could be from a severe infection, or cancer. The sleeping constantly is worrying that she is losing so much blood that she is becoming anemic and/or very dehydrated. Given the severity of the problems you are seeing, Misty really needs veterinary treatment, because there is nothing that can be done for her at home. I recommend taking her to the vet as soon as possible. Sometimes, these problems can be easily cleared with appropriate medication and other treatment. I hope that helps and Misty gets better soon.

Why is my 15-year-old cat bleeding, losing weight, sleeping a lot?

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