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Question by  soniya (22)

What could be causing my cat to have mucus in his stool?

My cat's stool has become laden with mucus and I have no idea what is causing it.

 
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Answer by  MyDogsMom (30)

You may want to take your cat and a stool sample to your vet for evaluation. It could be various causes for this condition, but a visit to the vet should be your first priority. It may be a simple dietary change is needed. Your cat may be allergic to the food its eating.

 
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Answer by  emhaskey (685)

Occasional mucus in cat stool may be normal, but if persistent it may be a sign of a parasitic infestation, bacterial infection, or an intolerance to the pet food.

 
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Answer by  Sael (313)

Mucus in the stool is often a sign of internal parasites. Typically this is confirmed with a fecal float or other fecal analysis, however cats are hard to obtain fresh stool from. You can take your cat to a vet and ask for dewormer instead.

 
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Answer by  ryark (243)

Parasites, foreign body, constipation, megacolon, irritable bowel disease, malabsorption illnesses, auto-immune diseases. In short, bring your cat to your veterinarian because a wide array of illnesses can cause that symptom.

 
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Answer by  Wendi (67)

Cats can get mucus in their stool for a number of reasons. He could have gotten into rotten or spoiled food, have food allergies or a parasitic infection. I would suggest making an appointment with your vet as soon as possible.

 
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Answer by  Angela17 (697)

When a cat or dog has been shown to have mucus in its stool, it can be an irritation in the stomach. Bad food, change in diet. Seek Vet Advice.

 
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