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My cat is lethargic, coughing, and has bloody loose stools. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old

Sheri was dewormed on 4 Jan 2018. But she went quiet 2 days back, coughs and passed loose motion. Small amount of blood too. I will get a vet to check. But any advise what it could be? Pls help

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 15th, 2018

Loose stools could be very likely due to dietary indiscretion or possibly a gastrointestinal inflammation/infection. It is unlikely that the coughing episode and the loose motion are related. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

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