My 2-month-old kitten has a little blood in his poop. Is it serious?

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I saw signs of blood in my cat's stool today morning (just a little). Should I be worried? He is 2 months old. He eats dry cat food and hasn't had any lose of appetite. He eats well and is very active too and also gets enough sleep. I fed him few pieces of chicken yesterday (maybe that caused some digestive problems?). He also sneezes occasionally. Other than this he looks totally fine. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | 2 months and 9 days old

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Ace. The blood on his stool may be the result of intestinal parasites and should be evaluated by his veterinarian. He could also be experiencing GI upset from trying chicken. Finally, straining to defecate can cause blood in the stool. Regardless of the cause, it can become serious as the bleeding can allow bacteria from the colon access to the bloodstream. He may require a medication. The sneezing can be evaluated at the same time to ensure he is not coming down a respiratory tract infection. I hope this information helps!

My 2-month-old kitten has a little blood in his poop. Is it serious?

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