Update on Venus

Well, the vet wanted us to collect a stool sample. So, I brought it in this morning. They ran the test and didn't find anything in the actual stool. He said she didn't have parasites or anything. I told him what happened yesterday and that the blood was on the outside and went on our carpet too. He thinks that she has an anal gland infection and he said that she may have punctured it or something. He said that it can be painful and she may be associating the litter box with pain right now. So, he put her on some kitty antibiotics for the next week. He said we may have to put her in a room with the litter box for 24-48 hours to retrain her to use the litter box if she doesn't return on her own. I'm just glad that it's not something more serious. He said if we still notice problems after a week, then he'll need to see her. But, I pray this is the answer and she'll be all better soon.