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Why is my cat pooping reddish-orange blood clots? What's the cause?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Male | neutered | 1 year and 2 months old | 6.5 lbs

My cat has been on and off pooping redish/orange blood clot looking poop for the past few days. What could cause this?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on July 8th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Bloody stools can be observed with conditions such as colitis, gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, intestinal parasites, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Smokey evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They may choose to check for parasites and to start medications for diarrhea depending on the results. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

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