Blood in stool

[Resilient_Mimi]

My 4 year old male, domestic longhaired cat had a little blood and mucus in his stool, it was a loose stool also.  He is acting fine and spends most of his time indoors, although he does take a nightly prowl around the neighborhood.  He is eating normal and drinking normal.  And seems to be acting the same, what could be the problem?

[Tinabudde]

Hi Resilient, it could be something irritated his digestive tract, that can cause blood but mucus?  I don't know about that, it could be from worms or infection so keep watch on him and if it continues, I would take him to the vet.  

[opus88]

for further info you can read the response Dr.Chen gave a poster on the expert forum....i agree with her 100% about the need for canned foods....let us know how kitty is doing ok..

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Animal-Health---General/Blood-in-Stool/show/1537571

[nancyjac]

If it only happened once, it is most likely just some temporary dietary distress.  But I would keep an eye on it and if it continues, it could some other problem that is causing internal bleeding, poisoning, or some sort of blockage in his intestines.