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Hi,

I'm sorry to hear your cat is experiencing this problem, but by changing to Blue Buffalo, you made a very wise choice; it is an excellent food!

Fresh red mucusy blood in a soft or watery stool can be caused by various factors. Intestinal parasites, food allergies, ingestion of a non-food or toxic item, are all possibilities, and you can read more about this symptom, here:

http://www.petplace.com/cats/hematochezia-blood-in-stool-in-cats/page1.aspx

Even though the Blue Buffalo is an excellent food, your cat may have developed an allergy to the protein source (meat) in the food. Natural Balance and Royal Canin are some of the manufacturers of 'limited ingredient diets' for cats which offer alternative meat and carb sources. However, I wouldn't advise making any food changes until you can have your cat evaluated in person by the vet, and a fecal analysis performed, to get a definite diagnosis and treatment of her current condition.

http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/catformulas/allergy.html

For the moment, feed her some bland foods like plain jarred baby food chicken containing no onion product or seasonings (Beechnut Stage 1 chicken and chicken broth is a good one) and/or plain boiled chicken breast, mixed with plain white rice and 1 tsp. fat free, plain, unflavored yogurt added to one small serving daily. This might help temporarily with her loose stools, if it is due to dietary reasons. If she has intestinal parasites or an intestinal infection, she will also need to be treated with medication from the vet.

I hope all will be well with your furry girl!

Cher