My kitten has bloody stools after itraconazole. Is it serious?

I am sorry to hear about your kitty! With blood present I think it is time for a vet exam (and bring a stool sample along). We can have intestinal parasites that are not treated by dewormer (such as Coccidia and Giardia). We can also have things like colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or food allergy cause these issues. The vet can examine your kitty and based on the exam and history make recommendations and possible test and treatment options.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This really depends on a lot of factors. It depends on how much blood Tiger may be losing and if this is truly from diarrhea being caused by the parasites. If a diagnosis of parasites was established and you are giving the deworming as instructed by a veterinarian then it would be reasonable to see if this was just a one time episode of bloody stool and to have him examined if it continues. However, if a diagnosis has not been established by a veterinarian, I think it would be best to have a veterinarian look at Tiger as this diarrhea and bloody stools may be unrelated to parasites in which case it is not going to improve with the dewormer. Good luck and have a great day!

Casper needs to be examined by the veterinarian. Bloody stool can be present for many reasons including parasites, bacterial over growth, improper diet, viral infection or poisoning. Bring in a fresh sample of the feces for parasite testing. The veterinarian may recommend an antibiotic, probiotic and a bland diet. You need to start ruling out the potential causes so that Casper gets the correct treatment. I hope this helps.

Small specks of red blood during a bout of diarrhea is not unusual as the delicate lining of the back passage can become damaged from straining. As long as he is bright and alert, eating and drinking it would be ok to leave him but if any lethargy, weakness or vomiting occurs he should be seen urgently by your vet. Be sure he is up to date with deworming medication as intestinal worms are a common cause of diarrhea in young kittens

Hello, sorry to hear about Chatran. Often frank blood arises from the colon or large intestine, as bleeding from the small intestine more commonly results in dark, tarry stools (melena). Its likely that the small amount of blood you are noting is coming from persistent colon irritation which can be seen with parasitic infections. It would be ideal to have his stool re-tested for parasties to ensure the albon has treated this infection completely. Some pets, despite being treated may continue to be infected or have re-infections that require longer treatments. Have your veterinarian test another fecal sample. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Blood in the stool can occur secondary to food sensitivity, but it can also be a sign of parasites or even occur secondary to stress, so I'd recommend seeing your veterinarian first to rule out these medical problems. Unfortunately if you're switching foods frequently it can be difficult to determine which is or isn't helping, so if your vet recommends a food trial you should stick to one specific food for at least 6 to 8 weeks before deciding if it is or isn't helping.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Ace. The blood on his stool may be the result of intestinal parasites and should be evaluated by his veterinarian. He could also be experiencing GI upset from trying chicken. Finally, straining to defecate can cause blood in the stool. Regardless of the cause, it can become serious as the bleeding can allow bacteria from the colon access to the bloodstream. He may require a medication. The sneezing can be evaluated at the same time to ensure he is not coming down a respiratory tract infection. I hope this information helps!