Hi there and thanks for your question. The good news is that we don't usually get too concerned about blood in the stool of a cat or a dog. For some reason in cats and dogs it only takes a very small amount of inflammation in the colon to cause bleeding. This inflammation can happen because of a change in diet, a new treat given, or sometimes some kind of stress on the body.
Generally, if a cat is in pain it will affect their appetite. If she is still eating well, then I would not be too concerned. If she is eating well and quite bright then I would keep an eye on her and I would not be too concerned about the blood in her stool.
However, if her appetite is affected and she is feeling unwell, then you may need to have your vet take a look at her.
If you have some financial concerns, the following are organizations that may be able to help you out:
American Animal Hospital Association http://www.aahahelpingpets.org/home " Through the AAHA Helping Pets Fund, veterinary care is possible for sick or injured pets even if they have been abandoned or if their owner is experiencing financial hardship." Angels 4 Animals http://www.angels4animals.org/ "Our services range from financial aid to complete treatment to those pets and pet owners in need." Care Credit http://www.carecredit.com/ A credit card company for health care, including veterinary care. "With a comprehensive range of plan options, for treatment or procedure fees from $1 to over $25,000, we offer a plan and a low monthly payment to fit comfortably into almost every budget." Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance (FVEAP) http://www.fveap.org/sys-tmpl/door/ "Seniors, People with disabilities, People who have lost their job, Good Samaritans who rescue a cat or kitten - any of these folks may need financial assistance to save a beloved companion." The Feline Veterinary Emergency Assistance Prog ram is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides financial assistance to cat and kitten guardians who are unable to afford veterinary services to save their companions when life-threatening illness or injury strikes. God's Creatures Ministry http://www.all-creatures.org/gcm/help-cf.html "This fund helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help." Help-A-Pet http://www.help-a-pet.org/home.html "Our efforts focus on serving the elderly, the disabled, and the working poor." IMOM http://www.imom.org/ "We are dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged." The Pet Fund http://thepetfund.com/ "The Pet Fund is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit association that provides financial assistance to owners of domestic animals who need urgent veterinary care."
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Dr. Marie.
Veterinarian
Compassionate licensed veterinarian with >20 years experience with cats, dogs and pocket pets