I'm 17 and I think I've had an internal hemorrhoid for about the past monthI felt 'down there' about a week ago and didn't feel one on the outside, but last night I think I feel one growing on the outsideI've made sure to get plenty of fiber (I drink pure organic homemade fruit smoothies everyday) and I drink 4-5 glasses of water a dayI have to sit a lot during the day because I have long class hours at community college and long hours in the libraryI have noticed a few specks of blood in my stool and have had quite a bit of mucus also!What should I do? Should I go to the doctors?
Try giving him some food then maybe he will stop eating your house.
sounds like you have your hands full with that little rascal there.i have never heard of a cat that acted that way.maybe he was a goat in a previous life.i wouldnt crate him when i wasnt home, however, i would confine him to a small rascal-proofed area such as a spare bedroom or bathroom.good luck i heard that cats dont like the smell or taste of citrus.look into that one
Those cone cat collars which keep cats from chewing at bandages after an operation COULD be an option, if only to keep his face from getting near anything he could ingest.
Bright red specks that look like blood - probably areAs you may know if it is bright means it is fresh and not had a chance to oxidize- that will turn it darkerThe rectum is about 8 long so I think the blood could only be coming from there or your anusThe most probable things are hemorrhoids a fissureI certainly think all rectal blood should be checked outYou are proceeding properly! Being a veggie person you may not be getting enough water soluble fiber in your dietAll fruits and veggies including nuts and seeds contain mostly insoluble fiberThe inner parts of grains, beans, peas are solubleAlso, root veggies like potatoes (sweet white), carrots, beets, turnips and chicory root are all mostly solubleSoluble fiber is bulking fiber and insoluble fiber does not absorb fluid but may contain fluid but causes food to move by intestinal muscle contractionsInsoluble fiber is sort of more abrasive than soluble fiberI wish you well
