Senior cat bleeding from rectum: Is it serious? Should I see a vet?

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• Answered By Dr. Rachel

  Veterinarian

  Yes, I recommend that Smokey be seen by a vet soon. Bleeding from the rectum can be caused by a mass in the colon, intestinal parasites, inflammation of the colon due to inflammatory bowel disease or cancer, or infection. Your local vet can start with a complete exam including rectal exam and fecal test in order to begin ruling out possibilities.

  

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• Answered By Mirissa Duncil, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Hi there. With any patient of advanced age like your Smokey, I urge them to come in to have things checked out that normally I would let go a day or two-this being one of those sorts of things. Your kitty sounds like she may have either a ruptured anal gland, irritable bowel, or chronic colitis. Your veterinarian may have to do a rectal exam and additional tests (like x rays or an ultrasound) to be sure. Then you can come up with a treatment plan that works best for both of you! Hope this helps and that Smokey feels better soon.

  

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• Answered By Rebecca, DVM

  Veterinarian

  I would recomend taking Smokey to the vet. Abnormal bleeding could be from infection, parasites or cancer. The vet will first perform and exam and based on that and the history may recomend bloodwork or imaging to determine what is going on with Smokey.

  

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