Why is my cat's poop flat? Is it a sign of soft stool or diarrhea?

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• Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 14th, 2020

  I recommend to try to find another vet who is more accessible. Continued blood in the stool can mean many things from parasites to not enough fiber to a bleeding disorder. Bring in a sample of stool for testing. You may also need to change the diet. I recommend feeding both dry and canned food. I recommend the brand Royal Canin as it tends to have a nice fiber balance.
  This link may help get your cat in a carrier:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IajGu89jSU
  
  Have your kitty examined. I hope this helps.

  

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• Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

  Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

  Published on February 11th, 2019

  Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! At this point, I would focus on conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease or even cancer such as small cell lymphoma for instance. If an abdominal ultrasound has not been performed, that would be next step diagnostically. All these different conditions are treated with different therapies which is why is so important to first find out what may be going on. Therapy can then be used for the specific condition. Best of luck!

  

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• Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on September 22nd, 2018

  Liky may be defecating outside the litter box because of the diarrhea. Diarrhea could be related to intestinal parasites, eating something that caused stomach upset, or a food sensitivity. I would recommend seeing your veterinarian again - they may want to check a stool sample for parasites or run some other tests and can also prescribe medication to help the diarrhea.

  

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