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My cat pooped outside litter box with blood. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi I’ve just seen this. My cat didn’t poo in her litter. It was on her Matt and front of litter tray

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 8th, 2019

Oh that's not good. It looks like there is blood in her poop. I'd have her seen by a vet first thing in the morning. Take her into an ER vet if you starts vomiting, is anorexia, the bloody diarrhea continues, and/or she becomes lethargic.

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