How do vets test for blood in cat stool and what methods are used?

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Can a vet see if there is blood in a cats stool under a microscope? and what is the best way for a vet to test for blood in a cat'a stool. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | 11 lbs

Summer Walker, DVM, MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! A microscopic examination of feces should allow for the detection of blood within a fresh stool sample. Many times, however, clients are the first to notice blood within the stool (hematochezia) at home when the cat is using the litter box.

How do vets test for blood in cat stool and what methods are used?

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