Black, tarry stools???

[rachrp]

I've read this can be from upper GI bleeding, but I only notice it happening a few times a week maybe. Anyone had experience with this?? Kitty is eating normal and acting normal. He does occasionally throw up, but there's never been blood in it... usually just food and stomach gunk. A lot of times after he uses the litter box, he'll run around the house like mad as if he's got poo stuck to his bottom and can't get it off, but there's nothing there. Any info or personal experience would be great... I'll probably call the vet tomorrow too.

 

[BJM]

Take in a fresh fecal specimen for analysis.

Set up a vet visit.

Do a bit of kitty massage and feel for unusual lumps.

 

[terriy]

Yes have them check for any lumps in the intestines. Keep us posted!! Hope all goes well!!

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Could be due to bleeding in the upper GI tract. The digestion process turns the blood to black and tarry.
http://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/dig ... _ct_melena