My female cat is bleeding after pooping; why can't the vet find it?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 6 months and 6 days old | 8.1 lbs
My female cat is bleeding bleeding after defacting. Fecal test came out negative, has been dewormed & treated for tapeworms which she had but continues to bleed. She has her vaccines & not spayed. She eats, drinks and plays. No fever. What can it be? I've taken her to the same veterinarian 3xs and not getting any results. /: I'm worried.
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Published on April 7th, 2019
If you are sure it is coming from her anus, but she's otherwise acting normally, and the stools are formed and normal but there's a little blood from her anus afterwards, you could try adding a fiber and probiotic dietary supplement, this can help decrease inflammation in the colon. Something like this: If you aren't seeing any improvement, if her stools are soft or liquid or there is blood routinely present IN the stool, if she is vomiting, or the blood is coming from her vuvla, not her anus, have her evaluated by your vet. Talk to your vet about a rectal exam; we don't routinely do this in cats, but if her anal glands are bleeding or she has a growth or mass in her rectum, a rectal exam would be needed for evaluate for that. Thank you for asking PetCoach!
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Published on August 29th, 2017
I am so very sorry to hear about your kitty. It sounds like she may need to see a specialist if your vet doesn't feel they can make a diagnosis or suggestion. If she had severe spinal trauma unfortunately she may have nerve damage to the nerves that control the anus. An exam by a veterinary neurologist may be needed to evaluate the trauma and they may be able to tell you if any medication may help (sometimes these guys will respond to steroids if we suspect inflammation as a cause) or if there is no hope. In the meantime, you may ask your vet if they think an enema may be helpful or if bulking up the stool with fiber by adding canned pumpkin or psyllium to the diet may help (sometimes if there is some sensation then a larger stool is easier for the cat to poop out because they can actually feel the larger stool in the colon). I wish you the best of luck .
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