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Why is my kitten having bloody diarrhea and not using the litter box?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 months and 30 days old | 4.5 lbs

Our 4 month old kitten has experienced diarrhea twice this week. He hasn’t made it to the litter box and the second time I noticed some blood. Other than that his activity level is fine. He’s eating and drinking as well.

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 11th, 2020

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Shadow. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian. Blood in the stool is worrisome. Not making it to the litterbox indicates that he is experiencing urgency with his bowel movements. The veterinarian will examine him and likely test his feces. Based on these results, a treatment plan can be prescribed. I hope this information helps!

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