Diarrhea with blood in the cat: causes and treatment

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 illness. The presence of blood in the feces of the pet indicates the presence of the disease, and first of all it is necessary to establish the root cause of this condition and urgently begin treatment.

Main reasons

If the cat has diarrhea with blood, the reasons can be different:

1. Allergic reaction to food is one of the most possible options. If after a change in cat food, an animal develops diarrhea, then this type of food is not categorically suitable for him. If the cat for a long time ate only packaged food, then it is necessary to change its diet for natural food. If, after changing food, the diarrhea with the blood in the cat continues, then the reason is most likely in the other.
2. Exacerbation of colitis. Also for this disease is the secretive blood mucus from the anus.
3. The presence of parasites in the cat's body is a prerequisite for a loose stool, often with mucus. Not always laboratory tests from the first time reveal presence of worms, as a rule, they are appointed several times.
4. Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Strict diet is required.
5. Oncology. The reason is quite common, but not every veterinarian is able to detect a tumor, especially if it is small in size. To exclude or confirm this diagnosis, an ultrasound examination is performed.
6. Blood coagulation. In the feces of an animal, blood clots can be distinguished. In this case, diarrhea with blood in the cat is a prerequisite for a more serious illness.
7. Poisoning with poison.
8. Damage to the anus or intestine.

Symptoms

In addition to the appearance of blood in the stool, other symptoms are possible, indicating the presence of a serious disease. In these cases, urgent specialist help is needed:

• Frequent urination;
• Vomiting;
• Weak or absent appetite;
• A sharp decrease in weight;
• thirst;
• apathy.

When a veterinarian needs help

If one of the following symptoms appears, urgent professional help is needed:

1. In the presence of blood diarrhea, it is certain that the animal has been poisoned by toxic or poisonous substances.
2. The cat is in a fever.
3. The gums of the animal are very pale or yellow in color.
   

Diarrhea with blood in the cat: treatment

In the presence of the above symptoms, self-treatment is not recommended. If a cat has diarrhea with blood, what to do, the expert will tell. When the disease can not leave the animal without attention. If malaise is present, general weakness, nausea, diarrhea in a cat, treatment should be prescribed only by a doctor. Independent therapy, especially drugs that are sold in free access, is undesirable, since it is fraught with more serious problems until the death of the animal. The entire course of treatment is carried out only by those drugs that have been prescribed by the veterinarian who examined the cat.

All medicamental treatment should be appointed according to the results of the tests, which help to identify the cause, which resulted in diarrhea in the cat. Than to treat the revealed disease, the doctor will define. When the case is started, antiviral and antibacterial drugs are prescribed. Perhaps the appointment of immunostimulants ("Gamavit") and antidiarrheal drugs ("Loperamide"). Mandatory use of hemostatic means: "Vikasol", "Dicinon", vitamin C.

In addition to taking medication, depending on the diagnosis, the following are appointed:

• Disinfecting enemas;
• Adding to the food of the cat special enzymes that improve digestion;
• Injections of antibiotics to prevent the development of infection;
• In the presence of parasites, deworming is prescribed;
• Abundant drink for the rapid withdrawal of toxic and toxic substances.

Diarrhea in a cat: what to treat at home?

With diarrhea, it is necessary to help the intestines and stomach of the animal to free itself. To do this, stop feeding the cat for the first 24 hours. In this case, the animal should always be freely available bowl with clean water. It is noticed that many, on the contrary, consider abundant drink as a provoking factor of the appearance of diarrhea. This is fundamentally wrong. Water should be constantly. Abundant drink will help the removal of harmful substances from the body.

The next day after fasting, the animal is planted on a special diet, which includes the protein of the boiled egg, boiled rice, white fish.

The volume of food consumed should be reduced by half. A cat needs rest. Do not provoke her to play games and even more to let out into the street.

The cat's tray should always be clean, and the cat should easily reach it. If the animal is difficult to walk, it is worthwhile to bear it.

If the diarrhea with the blood in the cat continues, then most likely it is caused by a bacterial or viral infection. The help of the doctor is required.

The doctor should be contacted as soon as possible, before the dehydration of the body has come.

Preventive actions

First of all, regular intake of anthelmintic drugs is necessary for prevention. Admission 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 faecal mass of the animal, in which they will be clearly visible.

If disinfection works are planned, it is desirable to give the animal for overexposure to a safe place. If the rodents or insects are potted, and the cat is in front of you, then restriction of its movement along the treated territory is required. Also, make sure that the cat does not eat dead rodent.

At the first suspicious changes in the faeces of an animal, tests are submitted. This simple procedure will help to quickly identify the problem and prevent undesirable consequences, while preserving the health of your pet.