My cat Jasper is eating twigs and blood in stool

[blackcatpack]

Hi Everyone- thank you for your responses. I noticed that the small twigs that were in Jasper's poop were probably from a dead plant I had in the patio in the back. It used to have thyme and other herbs in it but they died and had dried out. It apparently seemed like a tasty snack for Jasper. I am considering not letting him go out anymore. The other day he came in with some beige cat fur in his front paw, two pieces of claw stuck in the fur above one of his eyes and some cuts on his nose. It was clear that it was a pretty bad fight. As much as he loves going out, I don't want him to get hurt.

[Karen]

It will be better for him in the long run, for all those reasons. Keep an eye on him so the wounds don't get infected, and tell him "No more adventures, time to stay home!"

[krazyaboutkatz]

I agree that being indoors would be much healthier for him. Is he neutered yet? If not then this would also explain the reason why he's getting into fights with other cats and the reason he wants to stray. I would also get him neutered if he isn't. This will also help his health and will help to calm him down too. Good luck.

[phesina]

PLEASE don't let Jasper go out any more.. unless on a leash or in a closely restricted area without access to outside dangers...

for both his sake and that of the others he might get into fights with.

[Freedom]

It used to have thyme and other herbs in it but they died and had dried out. It apparently seemed like a tasty snack for Jasper. I am considering not letting him go out anymore.

THAT makes a lot of sense. He needs healthy greens. The easiest way is to buy some Barley cat and sprinkle it over his food. You can also get alfafa sprouts for him, or grow them yourself.

Here is one link, shop around for price:
http://www.vitacost.com/Green-Foods-...r=GO4371078521

[Medusa]

Yep, indoors is always better for cats. It's a dangerous world out there for kitties. And Jasper could end up eating something that he can't pass which would mean surgery. I do hope that he's doing better now.