Question about my kitty

[Catty1]

I would say not an emergency vet - but a DIFFERENT vet.

When I first got my kitty Cole, he had the same thing, and just a touch of diarrhea.

I took some of his stool into the vet to get checked. The tests showed such s SMALL increase in a certain bacteria that they wouldn't treat it - unless he was showing symptoms.

He was - so a pill a day for five days, and he has been just fine ever since!

I'd put some of your kitty's poop in a baggie, take it to the vet's, and tell the technician you want it tested.

Stupid Vet! It's BLOOD!

Go for it.

[Freedom]

GET ANOTHER VET.

Duh! Sometimes we know more than they do. You don't ignore blood in the stool.

I agree with Catty1. Not the ER vet, but another. Take in a stool sample for testing.

[kb2yjx]

I absolutely agree with the previous posts!!! Get a stool sample and go to ANOTHER vet!!! Your kitty could have a coccida!!! Keep up posted please!!! GOOD LUCK!

[Medusa]

Blood is not supposed to be in the stool. Your vet needs to be replaced. Find another one, good grief!

Blessings,
Mary

[Lorena67]

I agree, there's no place for Blood there and you should replace your vet or get a second opinion.

Lorena

[Mycatownsme]

I was completely shocked when I was told it was no big deal as well. Basically the vet thought it was some minor irratation to the anal area causing the blood as he seemed (noticiable to me as well) to have a fissure (anal tear)
This morning there was more blood arround he anal area and I am just completely panicing.What was strange was no blood in his stool today/
I am currently waiting for the new vet (who was referred by a friend) to call and let me know when I should bring him in.
Thanks so much for all your comments!

[Mycatownsme]

Well,
We got back from the vet (and my dear cat Rachael passed away from cancer about 15 min after we got home.) but the only keeping me sane is that it is as catty1 had mentioned he had pretty much the same issue. a lot of bacteria. He was given some meds and is to take them for 7 days and return to insure that was and is the only issue.
He did note that he seems to have issues with hard stools which might be causing a tear in the inside of his rectum. Hopefull my dear one will remain healthy and not take the passing of his cloest friend as a sign to leave me.
This sure has been a hard week. I am REALLY thankful I found this site!