Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs
My kitten has blood in her stool, is slightly uncoordinated and isnt eating or playing much. I haven't changed her diet from the previous owner. She hasn't used the litter box much either.
1 Answer
Published on October 7th, 2019
The most common reason for a kitten/young cat to have diarrhea (especially with blood in it) is intestinal parasites, namely coccidia. I suggest you have your vet do a fecal test on her. Coccidia is not treated with general dewormers; it needs a special medication. ( http://www.pethealthnetwork.com/cat-health/cat-diseases-conditions-a-z/coccidiosis-cats )
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