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My 8-month-old kitten suddenly has blood on her anus. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Mediumhair | Female | 8 months and 24 days old

Today morning I have seen some blood or blood clot on my cat's anus,her age is around 8-9 months.What is happening to her? What precaution I have to make for her?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 25th, 2018

It is difficult to say without being able to examine your kitty. This may be blood from an anal gland infection, but could also be from an injury or bloody diarrhea. You should take her to a veterinary doctor as she will need antibiotics to prevent infection.

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