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Why is my cat pooping blood? What are the causes and what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Male | 2 years and 2 months old | 10 lbs

why does my cat have blood in his stool?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 13th, 2017

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Blood in the stool can be observed from conditions such as intestinal parasites, dietary indiscretion, colitis, among other possibilities. I recommend that you have Bingo evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for parasites for example and see if he needs to be on anti-parasitic medications. Therapy would be based on findings. Good luck and have a good night!

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    Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 22nd, 2019

    I recommend to have Lumi examined by his veterinarian and make sure to bring in a fresh stool sample. You are correct that this is not normal and is concerning for an ongoing disease process. There are many different causes and it can range from a bacterial infection to inflammatory bowel disease. Best to get this addressed in the next day. I hope this helps and that Lumi gets back to normal quickly.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 3rd, 2019

    Poor Carol Socks! She needs to be seen by a vet for this problem, as there are many different causes of blood in the poop, and some are quite serious like trauma to the GI tract, GI ulcers, and cancer. Please take her into the vet in the morning. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 25th, 2018

    Your cat could be suffering from a giardia infection, or bacterial infection of her intestinal tract. You should take a fresh stool sample to the veterinarian for a fecal exam. If the diarrhea gets worse or if more blood appears she will need to be seen by a vet right away. A bacterial infection usually is treated with antibiotics, a giardia infection (parasite that is not a worm) is treated with a particular antibiotic (metronidazole) or various wormer medication. She could also be suffering from coccidia. Please take a stool sample to your vet and if possible also your kitty,

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