Cats with soft stools that are bloody but lively may be caused by dietary factors, functional dyspepsia, enteritis, feline distemper, etc. First of all, if it is caused by dietary factors, then soft stools with blood are normal, and generally there is no need to worry too much. If the feces is abnormally bloody and accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, such as abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time, otherwise it will easily delay the treatment time and affect the body's recovery.
1. Dietary factors
If your cat often eats foods containing red pigments, such as dragon fruit, watermelon, duck blood, etc., these foods contain a large amount of red pigments that cannot be absorbed by the body after eating. Absorption will be excreted from the body through stool, so it will cause blood in the stool and the spirit will be relatively active. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and generally does not require medication.
2. Functional indigestion
Usually caused by long-term overeating and abnormal autoimmune mechanisms, it will affect the normal digestion of food. Failure to correct it in time may lead to damage to the gastrointestinal mucosa. , causing loose stools and bloody stools, and generally does not affect the spirit. Cats can be improved by taking drugs to promote digestion under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Enteritis
Usually caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, etc., which can cause damage to the intestinal mucosa and cause symptoms such as blood in the stool, abdominal pain, diarrhea, etc. It is relatively lively , you need to follow the doctor's advice and take antibiotics or antiviral drug treatment, which will help control the increase of pathogenic microorganisms and reduce damage to the intestines.
4. Feline Distemper
It may be caused by infection with feline parvovirus, which manifests as high fever, vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration and other symptoms, but it will not affect your mood and you need to follow the doctor's advice It is recommended to give the cat antiviral drugs to improve the condition. In severe cases, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for intravenous infusion of antiviral drugs.
