My cat has bloody diarrhea. Should I feed her or give pumpkin tonight?

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I have a 14 year old cat. Over the past few months have been trying to get rid of diarrhea by giving her canned pumpkin, and trying to find the right amount to feed her. Today I came home and found a fair amount of blood in her stool. The food that I gave her this morning was all eaten. I plan on taking her to the vet tomorrow morning. Do you think I should feed her tonight or give her any pumpkin ? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 13 years and 9 months old | 10 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It will probably be best to give her gut a rest for the night if she's going to the vet in the morning. You can feed a small amount of her normal food if she seems to be desperate for food, but I would avoid any big meals or high-fiber foods at this time. Make sure she has plenty of fresh water available though. It's definitely good that you are taking her to the vet in the morning, because blood in the stool can be concerning if left for too long (multiple days). Your vet will help to identify the cause of this and ensure she gets the necessary treatment. I hope that helps Fergie gets better soon.

My cat has bloody diarrhea. Should I feed her or give pumpkin tonight?

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