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Sent to Cat Experts October 9 2006 at 9:18 AM
   

My cat is experiencing uncontrolled bowel movements that are mucusey and contain bright red mucus (like cherry pie filling). Is this a virus or could it be serious? The cat is 9 years old.

 

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Age: 9; Male; Breed: regular house cat

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October 9 2006 at 10:41 AM (1 hour and 22 minutes and 55 seconds later)
         
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It could be several things. Most likely it's parasites - either worms, coccidia, giardia, clostridicum, camphylobactor or a combination of a couple of them. You should be able to take a stool sample into the vet for a prescription that will clear up the problem. Usually 14-21 days on flagyl will take care of everything but worms. Please let me know if I can assist further.

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