Mucus in Cat

What Causes Mucus in Stool?

You should not be very concerned if you see a small amount of mucus in your pet's stool. Cat stool normally contains some mucus -- a slime-like substance made by the intestines to keep the lining of the colon lubricated and moist.

但如果你注意过量的粘液the stool, or if it is accompanied with blood or a radical change in your cat's bowel movements, seek immediate veterinary medical attention. He or she will be better able to identify the underlying cause and recommend a proper course of treatment. Common causes include:

• Stress
• Dietary indiscretion
• Intestinal parasites (e.g.,giardia)
• Bacterial overgrowth (e.g.,Salmonella)
• Tumors and/or polyps (e.g.,rectoanal polyps)
• Inflammation of the colon or rectum
• Narrowing of the rectal opening
• Constipationand other conditions which may it more difficult to defecate, such asdyschezia