Blood in kitten's poo

[Canshopwillshop]

I have a 6 month old kitten. Her poos have always been very smelly and she passes wind a lot! She has just used the litter tray and when I went to clean it I found a smelly poo with streaks of blood in it. Her poos are always on the sloppy side too - not diarroeah but not exactly firm either. She is on Royal Canin Sensitive mixed with Royal Canin Kitten.

I am planning to get a sample from her next time she goes and then make an appointment at the vet but in the meantime would appreciate any advice or experience?

[isseywithcats]

when was she wormed last as this can cause slight blood in their poo and some cats do sloppy poos one of mine has always done so and shes 9 now

[Canshopwillshop]

Issey - she was fully wormed when we got her from the breeder at 12 weeks old. Will she be due again already? Need to dig out her paperwork and check.

[Costacoffeeplease]

Yes, she definitely needs worming again

[Canshopwillshop]

Thanks Costa. Just spoke to the breeder and she has recommended worming her again with Panacur paste. Just ordered some.

[isseywithcats]

yes every three months for worming is reccomended and monthly for defleaing

[cozietoesie]

Unless that clears up her issues completely, I'd still be making a vet's appointment, having a word with the practice first to check what they might need in terms of stool samples etc. I'm assuming that she came from a multi-cat household (?) and if she's always had some interestinal issues, it might be as well to ensure that she's clear of some of the issues that a few younger cats in particular can be subject to.

[cozietoesie]

*intestinal

[Canshopwillshop]

Cozietoesie - thanks, I will do that.