CITY HOMELESS CATS

I rescued 2 homeless cats in my neighborhood and got them fixed, vaccinated and treated for fleas, etc.... The 1 male cat has bloody stools off an on. We have an appointment with the vet in a few days, but does anyone have experience with the outcome of tests performed on cats for blood in feces?

I expect you got them wormed when they were fixed, vaccinated and treated for fleas, but sometimes with cats who have been feral, the usual two-stage worming 2-3 weeks apart doesn't get quite all the worms.  With ferals we frequently repeat the worming several times.  In my experience, if otherwise healthy cat are showing blood in their stool occasionally, it usually means they still have a few resistant worms, and repeat worming has never failed to clear it up.  However, it your cat has seriously bloody stools and not just a streak here and there, it could be something more serious.  I'm sure the vet will follow through and let you know what to do.  Be sure to bring a sample of the cat's feces with you, especially if you can find one showing the blood.

Thank you. I am looking for an answer to my question though.

I can't give you an answer from my experience.  My vet just examines the feces, finds worms or worm eggs still, and worms them a few more times.  No other tests performed.

Are you asking what kind of conditions might cause bloody stools?  Here's a list.

• Bacteria or parasites
• Food intolerance/allergy
• Polyps (non-cancerous)
• Cancer in the lower bowels
• Injury to the anus or lower bowel
• Blood clot disorders
• Bowel obstruction or constipation