My senior cat has bloody diarrhea and isn't eating. Is it serious?

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My senior cat Amber has bloody, runny stool and is not eating today. She usually eats a lot every day, so this is not normal for her. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 19 years and 7 months old | 6 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

Any time there is blood in the stool it is recommended to see a vet, especially at her age. At 6 pounds it will not take long before she is dehydrated. They can check a stool sample to check for parasite or an infection and do an ultrasound to see if there is inflammation from an inflammatory bowel or something more severe. The blood work will tell if she is dehydration or any organ problems. They can provide treatment to get her back to her feet the fastest .

My senior cat has bloody diarrhea and isn't eating. Is it serious?

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