Just Answer Pet Health Care
Ask A Question  -  Help  -  Register  -  Login   

Ask Your Cat Question. Cat Experts Answer You ASAP
(Not a Cat Question?)

Question

I have a young male cat that just turned a year old. We ...


Sent to Cat Experts August 17, 2006 11:02 p.m.
I have a young male cat that just turned a year old. We just switched from kittie food to adult food today. We have discovered blood in his stools. He looks healthy and has been acting normal. any ideas?

Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Status: Closed   Value: $8   
Answer
August 17, 2006 11:20 p.m. (18 minutes and 2 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
Sometimes if food is not changed gradually they can have problems with their stool. Some develope diarrhea, others can have just the opposite occur. It would be a good idea to keep him on the kitten food and gradually mix in the new food for less stomach and intestinal problems. Start with a 25/75 mix, kitten to adult, for a couple of days then over the next week to 10 days start changing the percentage of the foods. This will be easier on his system and should reduce his chances of developing any diarrhea or food stress related stools.


__________________
Please click the green ACCEPT if I have answered your question so I may get credit for answering and any bonus is greatly appreciated.    
Howl at the moon, soar like an eagle, play like a dolphin, inspire your soul.
PictureAnimal Eyes  -- Veterinary Technician -- 100% Positive Feedback on 320 Cat Accepts
15 years working, treating and loving small and exotic big cats, 5 yrs as an animal control officer
Reply to Animal Eyes
Sent August 17, 2006 11:26 p.m. (5 minutes and 30 seconds later)
So would that cause enough distress to create blood in the stools.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
Answer
August 17, 2006 11:33 p.m. (7 minutes and 11 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
Yes, food changes can cause blood in the stool, diarrhea, stomach upset, vomitting and even pancreatitis in severe cases. Changing food gradually will help eliminate these problems but not always so it is always wise to watch for any of the above symptoms. Younger animals usually don't have as many problems with food changes but it can happen.


__________________
Please click the green ACCEPT if I have answered your question so I may get credit for answering and any bonus is greatly appreciated.    
Howl at the moon, soar like an eagle, play like a dolphin, inspire your soul.
PictureAnimal Eyes  -- Veterinary Technician -- 100% Positive Feedback on 320 Cat Accepts
15 years working, treating and loving small and exotic big cats, 5 yrs as an animal control officer

Think you can answer this question?
 Login or  Become an Expert









DISCLAIMER: You acknowledge that any information you may obtain from individuals you contact through use of the Just Answer service comes from those individuals, not from Just Answer!, and that Just Answer is not in any way responsible for any of the information these third parties may supply. The site and services are provided "as is" with no warranty and no representations are made regarding the qualification of an Expert. Responses and comments on Just Answer! are for general information and are not intended to substitute for informed professional advice (such as medical, legal, investment or accounting) and do not establish a professional-client relationship. Just Answer! is not intended or designed to address EMERGENCY QUESTIONS which should be directed immediately by telephone or in-person to qualified professionals. Please carefully read the Terms of Service.
   Just Answer! > Cat Breed Info and Feline Health Care
Question List - Become an Expert - Terms of Service - Security & Privacy - About Us
© 2008 Just Answer Corp.