My 4-week-old kitten has bloody, mucus-filled poop. What's wrong?

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I have a 4 week old kitten he won’t let me help him poop and does it when he feels like it but his poop is mucus brown with blood in it. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 3 days old

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Blood in the stool and diarrhea could be caused by parasites, change in diet, toxin ingestion, infectious viral diseases, blockage in the intestines caused by ingestion of a foreign body, or a mass/growth in the gastrointestinal tract. Please make an appointment to have Smoky seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible, as diarrhea and blood in the stool can lead to dehydration and anemia, and can be very dangerous if left untreated. I recommend taking in a fecal sample from Smoky to your vet as well, as that may aid them in making a diagnosis. Good luck, and I hope he feels better soon!

My 4-week-old kitten has bloody, mucus-filled poop. What's wrong?

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