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My cat has bloody stool after starting prednisolone steroids?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 10 years and 11 months old | 11.3 lbs

A little blood in stool been taking steroids prednisolone 2.5mg since Thursday

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 11th, 2018

Hello. If the blood appeared after you started the prednisolone, then it is possible that it may be irritating the colon. Since I do not know why the steroid was prescribed to your cat, do not stop the medication until you talk to your veterinarian tomorrow. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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