The presence of bright or fresh traces of blood in the stool is clinically termed as ‘Hematochezia’. Such a medical condition is very common in pets, especially cats and dogs. However, it should not be confused with ‘Melena’, which is generally the excretion of tarry and dark stool. Passage of blood may sometimes indicate minor disorders in the body of your cat. But, in certain conditions, Hematochezia may indicate serious problems like cancer or other terminal diseases. Repeated bloody bowel movement in your pet should never be overlooked. A comprehensive account of the symptoms, causes and remedies of Hematochezia in cats are charted below.

Symptoms
The condition is characterized by the following symptoms

• Presence of blood particles in stool
• Increased bowel movement
• Exerting while defecating
• Inactivity and lethargy
• Sudden loss of appetite
• Excessive intake of water
• Diuresis or excessive urinating
• Sudden weight loss
• Frequent vomiting

Causes
Some of the major causes of the disorder are

• Bacterial infections like Clostridia, E Coli, and Salmonella
• Ingestion of toxic substances like rat poison or house cleaning agents.
• Intestinal parasites like tapeworms, hookworms and roundworms.
• Consumption of unhealthy or allergic food those are unsuitable for cats.
• Presence of benign tumors in the rectum or colon.
• Invagination of one part of the bowel into another.
• ‘Coagulopathy’ or clotting disorder in the body.
• Intake of certain allergic drugs and antibiotics.
• Cancer of the lower bowel (neoplasia).
• Inflammation of the bowel or ‘Colitis’.

Remedies
Explore some remedies to chuck out the problem

• Provide a bland diet that is rich in fiber and low/ moderate in fats.
• Avoid giving commercial and canned cat food to the animal.
• Refrain from feeding him table scraps or fatty foods.
• Give medications for ‘deworming’, in case of parasitic infections.
• Providing antibiotics with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.
• Administer drugs to control the rate of food movement in the intestines.

If you do not see any improvement in your kitty’s health, consult a veterinarian immediately