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Is it safe to feed my cat rice if she has blood in her poop?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 13 days old

She has some blood in her poop. What can she eat today? Can i give her some rice mixed with chicken wet food?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 16th, 2019

No, do not give your cat rice. Just feed canned food. If the blood was only noticed once I would not be overly worried. If it persists then you should have your vet check her out. A common reason for blood in the stools in a young cat is intestinal parasites.

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