Fister dripping blood

[Randi]

I have searched and read these two threads: http://petoftheday.com/talk/search.php?searchid=174062

Yesterday, Fister had been in his box to poop and when he came in, he dripped blood - only one time and not much. Then today, the same happened.

I'm feeding him Royal Canin's Mobility, and a bit of Sensitive as treats. He also gets a half a pouch of Whiskas in gele one or sometimes two times a day, I put some boiled water in and he only licks he water and gele, he doesn't eat the hard bits. Yesterday, I gave a little bit of Ducks liver, and today also.

During the week, he has been down in the yard three times and been chewing on some plants/grass. He eats, drinks, pees and poops like normal and he doesn't seem to be in any discomfort.

Oh, about a month ago, he lost a strip of hair on his tail, but that has almost grown back now.

I wonder if anything is wrong and i would appreciate hearing your opinions. I will also call the vet on monday, of course.

Will try to post a video of him from a few days ago - in another thread.

[Barbara]

It can be some parasites like giardia or the likes which he can catch outside. I hope it is something that can be treated with antibiotics...

[Randi]

Thanks Barbara. Yes, it might be something not too bad. I do hope so.

Earlier today, while I vaccumed my bedroom, I put the laundry basket on the bed and Fister went right in to investigate - and yes, he did get out of the room when he had a chance. :)

http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/attachment.php?attachmentid=54959&d=1347721478

Here he is on the bed, also today.

http://PetoftheDay.com/talk/attachment.php?attachmentid=54960&d=1347721478

[Bengalz]

Oh dear I hope it is something simple and treatable. Poor Fister - it is so not fun to have to go to the vet however, things need to be checked sweetie :love:. It may well be a parasite and there is medication available to help in that situation - good, healing thoughts coming your way dear boy :love:.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I know you must be so worried Randi! Hopefully it is not something serious. For a while Edwina would leave little blood droplets from her nose. When I was about to take her to the vet she sneezed a blade of grass out her nose.

So lets hope it is something like that...

[Karen]

Hopefully it is nothing serious!

[phesina]

Prayers and good wishes and warm energies that this is nothing serious and Fister is well shortly.

Great pictures! Thank you, Randi and Fister!

:love::love::love::love::love::love::love::love:

[Pinot's Mom]

Of course we hope it's something simple and treatable - prayers for a swift solution. {{hugs}}

[Felicia's Mom]

Keeping Fister and you in my thoughts and prayers.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Aw, poor Fister. Have no infor to share just prayers that the vet will be able to fix you right up. :love:

[cassiesmom]

Big prayers for dear Fister! Cassie and I think the basket is a purr-riffic spot for a kitty to hide from the noisy vacuum cleaner.

[gini]

Dear Randi - lighting a candle for Mr. Fister right now. I pray that this is something minor. :love::love:

[happylabs]

I hope he is okay too. He is such a gorgeous cat. Love the pic of him laying on your bed. Maybe he just strained a little when he went to do a poopy.

[Killearn Kitties]

I don't have any ideas as to what it could be Randi, but I hope it is something simple and treatable.
We have our fingers and paws crossed!

[lizbud]

I hope whatever caused this is something simple to fix. Sounds like he's eating & otherwise acting ok, right?
I wonder if the spot of blood came from the area on his tail with hair loss or from his furry backside? Will say some
extra prayers that Fister will be just fine.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I hope he is okay too. He is such a gorgeous cat. Love the pic of him laying on your bed. Maybe he just strained a little when he went to do a poopy

This is what I also think it could be. I've had a few cats that have done this and I've talked to me vet about it. Some times when they eat a lot of dry food and don't drink enough water or they don't eat enough canned food they can become constipated. As a cat gets older I think that constipation can happen more easily. One time my RB Storm cried loudly like he was in pain and he had very hard and dry poop even though he was eating plently of canned food. The canned food was very high in protein though. Now I feed my cats a different canned food and it has sweet potatoe, zucchini squash, and other squash in it so this helps to prevent constipation problems. I hope it's nothing serious. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

[katladyd]

Sending good thoughts and prayers Fister's way. I, too, hope that it is nothing serious. It's hard when you are worried about them and can't get to the vet right away. Fister is such a good kitty! I hope the vet says he is perfectly fine.:love:

[chocolatepuppy]

Pawsitive thoughts and prayers for Fister.

[Freedom]

Oh goodness, kitty in the laundry hamper made me giggle!

If it is parasites, the way they test for this is you take in a stool sample from the litter box. They want a recent one, you can get it in a plastic bag or aluminum foil and then a plastic bag, and take that with you to save a trip.

Paws crossed for you and Fister.

[Randi]

Thank you for all your good thoughts and prayers. :)

Tracy, I think it might be a bit of constipation. He does meow when he goes to the litterbox, but he is always doing that, before and after. I think he is telling me that now he's done and I can come clean it up. ;) Over the past year, he talks a lot more. His poo looks fine, although sometimes it's hard in one end and soft in the other.

Today, there's been no blood and he pooped twice. I'll keep an eye on him.

[Cataholic]

I am so sorry to have missed this yesterday! I am glad to hear Fister seems to be doing ok now. It does sound to me like a bit of constipation, and when you describe the poop as hard on one end and soft on the other...well, that really sounds like it. He might strain so much to get the hard end out, then the rest follows as it normally would. I think maybe it is an anal fissure of some type. But, do call the vet, as I know you will.

Little kisses to my boy, Fister!