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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Lizzie on July 20, 2007, 17:47:25 PM
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Anything to worry about if you spot a tiny speck of red blood in your cat's stool? We've just spotted this in our Min's - she seems ok, eating/drinking fine. She's a larger lady of 16 years. Could it be a sign of worms (she's not been wormed recently but probably due a tablet).
You should have seen the dirty look she gave me when I was inspecting it - the loss of dignity was too much for her to bear, methinks!
Anyone had the same problem?
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Any evidence of bright blood in the stool warrants a trip to the vet - it could be nothing, or it could be a tear in the lower gut or cancer. Usually it is nothing, but not worth the risk of not seeking professional help
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It could be worms or constipation but a vet trip would be wise. At 16 a senior blood test would be a good idea too.
Have you any pics of your grand lady Min?
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Hi Milly's Mum - Min had bloods taken twice last month and all was ok except a borderline thyroid think count was 64). Vet can't feel any lumps and bumps as she's a bit chubby although she's been on a strict diet since we rehomed her 3 years ago (was 8.5 kilos now 6.20.
She's such a horror at the vets so I dread taking her there but I suppose I'm lucky as she's the only cat that we have ever had who is happy to go into her cat box.
Tried to attach a photo but couldn't get it to work.
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Min had bloods taken twice last month
Bloods would not necessarily show all was well in the poo department. There are so many thing it could be that a vet is the only person to rule out most things.