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Question: One of the kittens stool are showing signs of blood and the kittens are sneezing occasionally. What should I do?,

ANSWER: See this answer to the sneezing problem (in kittens it is usually a clinical sign of an upper respiratory infection). You must see your vet and have your kittens checked for viral diseases (more common in kittens) such as feline leukemia virus, feline panleukopenia (distemper), feline immunodeficiency virus, and feline infectious peritonitis. Once examined and tested, your vet will be able to prescribe the proper treatment based on the severity of the disease.

As for blood in the stool--no bleeding is ever normal (unless it is coming from the reproductive organs of an intact (not spayed) female dog or cat in estrus (heat)!! The blood can be a sign of stress, bacterial infections (some can be transmitted to people), parasite infestation, bleeding disorders, and many, many other causes. Please take a stool sample to the vet (must be 24 hours fresh for best diagnosis) and do not delay--this is not normal!!! Good luck!