My healthy kitten has blood on her fur after pooping. Is she okay?

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I have a main coon kitten about 5 months old. Over the past week I have noticed a little blood on her fur after she pooped. She is very active so there is no change in behavior. She is also eating and drinking well. I wanted to make sure she was okay. Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 3 days old | 5 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Blood in the stool is never "ok" or normal. In a kitten this age, it is almost always due to internal parasites (like possibly coccidia). You should have Taz examined by your vet and they should do a fecal test to look for parasites. If she was previously dewormed that does not mean she is clear. Most kittens need multiple dewormings. The other thing to keep in mind is that there is not one dewormer that treats for every type of parasite. Some parasites require special medication. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

My healthy kitten has blood on her fur after pooping. Is she okay?

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