Feline bloody stools are something to worry about. This can be a sign of various medical problems, so it is important to take your cat to the vet. Before doing so, you should have a list of the symptoms you have noticed, which will help your vet make a conclusive diagnosis. Beyond that, knowing the best way to treat these symptoms and cure the underlying cause will prevent your cat from having to suffer from this condition in the future. In the article, you will learn the symptoms, causes and treatments for blood in cat feces and how to help your cat.

Symptoms of diarrhea with feline blood and blood in the stool

Beyond seeing blood in your cat’s stool or diarrhea, you may also notice one or more of the following symptoms. Since keeping these symptoms in mind will be helpful to your vet, be sure to write them down:

• Sudden weight loss
• Drinking excess water
• Loss of appetite
• Frequent bowel movements (more than usual)
• Decreased activity, lethargy
• Straining or pain during defecation.

Causes of feline bloody diarrhea

Causes of blood in diarrhea can include one or more of the following:

• Bacterial infection
• Intestinal inflammation or colitis.
• Parasites
• Ingestion of household poisons or foods that cause allergic reactions.
• Antibiotics

Treatment of feline blood feces

Since blood in diarrhea or stool can be indicative of digestion problems, be sure to feed your cat quality food. Many pet owners do not understand that canned cat food and kibble are processed foods. Some of these foods contain colorings, fillers, additives, and preservatives. They are not healthy for your cat. Feed your cat natural foods rich in fiber, low in fat and with good quality protein. Chorus of giving your cat table scraps.

If your cat has worms, use a deworming medication to get rid of them, but do your research before considering using other medications or drugs. One of the causes of feline bloody diarrhea is antibiotics, so giving them to treat a symptom caused by them is obviously not a smart course of action. Antibiotics have side effects and suppress symptoms, but they do not cure the problem. That is why pet owners around the world are turning to homeopathic remedies to treat and prevent colon and urinary tract problems.

These remedies contain ingredients that work as effectively as antibiotics, but have no side effects. They act at the cellular level to cure symptoms such as bloody feline feces and the conditions that gave rise to them. They will strengthen your cat’s immunity and since they are gentle and affordable, they can be used on a daily basis to prevent problems from happening again. Best of all, they’re convenient – just sprinkle it on your cat’s food or put some granules in your cat’s mouth.

Since not all natural remedies are created equal, be sure to do your research. Look for remedies that contain proven ingredients like berberis, cantharis, and uva ursi.