Each loving owner monitors the health of his pet. Diarrhea with blood in a cat is a rare phenomenon, especially if the animal does not suffer from any chronic disease. The presence of blood in the stool of a pet indicates the presence of a disease, and the first thing to do is to establish the root cause of this condition and urgently begin treatment.
Main reasons
If the cat has diarrhea with blood, the reasons may be different:
- An allergic reaction to food is one of the most possible options. If after changing the cat food the animal develops diarrhea, then this type of food categorically does not suit him. If a cat for a long time ate only packaged food, then it is worth changing its diet to natural food. If the cat continues to have diarrhea with blood after changing the feed, then the reason is most likely the other.
- Exacerbation of colitis. Also, this disease is characterized by prominent blood mucus from the anus.
- The presence of parasites in the cat's body is a prerequisite for loose stools, often with mucus. Laboratory tests do not always reveal the presence of worms the first time, as a rule, they are prescribed several times.
- Pancreatic inflammation (pancreatitis). A strict diet is required.
- Oncology. The reason is quite common, but not every veterinarian is able to detect a tumor, especially if it is small. To exclude or confirm this diagnosis, an ultrasound scan is performed.
- Blood coagulation. In the feces of an animal, blood clots can be distinguished. In this case, diarrhea with blood in a cat is a prerequisite for a more serious illness.
- Poisoning by poison.
- Damage to the anus or intestines.
Symptoms
In addition to blood in the stool, other symptoms are possible, indicating the presence of a serious illness. In these cases, urgent specialist assistance is needed:
- frequent urination;
- vomiting
- weak or absent appetite;
- sharp weight loss;
- thirst;
- apathy.
When veterinarian help is needed
If one of the following symptoms appears, urgent professional help is needed:
- If you have bloody diarrhea, there is confidence that the animal has been poisoned by toxic or toxic substances.
- The cat is in a fever.
- The gums of the animal are very pale or yellow.
Cat diarrhea: treatment
In the presence of the above symptoms, self-treatment is not recommended. If the cat has diarrhea with blood, what to do, the specialist will tell. When the disease can not leave the animal unattended. If there is malaise, general weakness, nausea, diarrhea in a cat, treatment should be prescribed only by a doctor. Self-treatment, especially with drugs that are sold freely, is undesirable, as it is fraught with more serious problems until the death of the animal. The entire course of treatment is carried out only by those medications prescribed by the veterinarian who examined the cat.
All drug treatment should be prescribed according to the results of tests handed over to help identify the cause of the cat’s diarrhea. How to treat the identified disease, the doctor will determine. In case of advanced case, antiviral and antibacterial drugs are prescribed. It is possible the appointment of immunostimulants ("Gamavit") and antidiarrheal drugs ("Loperamide"). Mandatory hemostatic agents are used: "Vikasol", "Dicinon", vitamin C.
In addition to taking medications, depending on the diagnosis, the following are prescribed:
- disinfectant enemas;
- the addition of special digestion enzymes to cat food;
- antibiotic injections to prevent the development of infection;
- in the presence of parasites, deworming is prescribed;
- drinking plenty of fluids to quickly remove toxic and toxic substances.
Diarrhea in a cat: how to treat at home?
With diarrhea, it is necessary to help the intestines and stomach of the animal free itself. To do this, stop feeding the cat during the first day. At the same time, the animal should always have a bowl of clean water in the public domain. It is noted that many, on the contrary, consider heavy drinking a provoking factor in the appearance of diarrhea. This is fundamentally wrong. Water should be constant. Drinking plenty of water will help remove harmful substances from the body.
The day after starvation, the animal lands on a special diet, which includes boiled egg protein, boiled rice, white fish.
The amount of food consumed should be halved. The cat needs peace. Do not provoke her to games and even more so to let her out.
The cat tray should always be clean, and the cat should easily get to it. If the animal is hard to walk, then it is worth moving it.
If the cat’s diarrhea continues, it’s most likely caused by a bacterial or viral infection. The help of a doctor is required.
A visit to a doctor should occur as soon as possible before severe dehydration of the body occurs.
Preventive actions
First of all, for prevention, regular intake of anthelmintic drugs is necessary. Reception is carried out once a month, if the presence of parasites in the body is not observed. The appearance of worms can always be recognized by the fecal mass of the animal, in which they will be clearly visible.
If disinfection is planned, it is advisable to give the animal to overexposure to a safe place. If rodents or insects are poisoned, and the cat is with you, then restriction of its movement in the treated area is required. It is also necessary to ensure that the cat does not eat a dead rodent.
At the first suspicious changes in the feces of the animal, tests are given. This simple procedure will help to quickly identify the problem and prevent undesirable consequences, while maintaining the health of your pet.