can it be part of ring worm? he was treated for it already. cant afford to take him to the vet right now, worms can do that right? what kind of worms? and whats the best way to take care of it? (i know the vet would be but i cant right now) or are the possabilities too much to narrow down? can cats get parvo like dogs do?
2006-06-15 07:19:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
First - cat's can't get parvo. Odds are, your cat has some kind of an intestinal parasite. It will not cure it's self. If the cat is young, this can be life threatening, as they don't have the body mass to deal with constant dirreah. If your cat has coxcidia (look it up on the web) he will need an anitbiotic that will slowly kill the parasite. You may want to see if there are any low cost clinics around that may help you. Also, since your cat was already treated, it could be that your vet would just give you the meds and not charge you for an office visit. You can try over the counter de-wormers that you can get at Petsmart, but odds are, what it has will not be affected by those products, you'd be better off spending that at the vets.
2006-06-15 08:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to work at a vet's. How long ago was your cat treated for ringworm? Also, is the blood bright or dark red. Dark red is a sign of something wrong further up the intestinal tract. Bright red is usually involving the lower intestinal tract. Your cat could even be bleeding from a piece of hard matter in his stool scratching his rectum. Cat's can also become infected with giardia. Depending upon the severity of the diarrhea, it may be an indication of infection. I would just call your vet and try to get some answers from them, explain your situation, they won't charge you for advice given over the phone. This will better determine if a trip to the vet is, in fact, warranted.
2006-06-15 07:34:57 · answer #2 · answered by Kimberly P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
vibrant pink blood in a cat's stool can ensue for numerous causes. it really is common at the same time as bowel moves are not straight forward or dry. if that's the case, figuring out the reason for the not straight forward/dry stool, if conceivable, would ascertain the region. numerous intestinal parasites, which includes worms, can bring about blood in the stool. this can be a quite unusual difficulty of coccidiosis yet kittensare the likely sufferers to have medical indications linked with coccidiosis, so it may well be worth rechecking a stool pattern to ascertain ifcoccidia are present day.
2016-10-14 04:49:19 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you don't want to hear this, but take him to the vet. Ringworm is not actually a worm; its a bacteria that grows on the skin, and is similar to Athlete's foot in humans. It won't cause blood in the stool.
Any number of things can cause blood in the stool, including worms, liver or kidney problems, intestinal tract problems, or various infections. You should check with your vet about payment plans if you are concnered about the cost; most vets have some form of plan you can use.
Good luck with your cat.
2006-06-15 07:27:04 · answer #4 · answered by Carissa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to take the cat to the vet. Blood in the stool is a serious sign of health problems.
Only the vet has the lab supplies and training to conduct the tests needed to help your cat.
2006-06-15 07:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by noir_du_sang 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know you've said it twice and they are expensive...but go to a vet. Blood in the stool can be caused from anything from semi-serious to deadly, but none you can ignore til cash flows a little better. Talk to the vet and explain the problem and see if he can work out a payment plan or something for you. You would be surprised how nice some can be. Good luck
2006-06-15 07:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by bigjimmyguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it can not be ring worms, ringworm are outside on the skin. It could be many things. tapeworms, hookworms,and so on.You can check with your local pet or feed store for your worm medication and even shots for your pets.Also if your cat is outdoors it is possible the cat has gotten hurt.
2006-06-15 07:33:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cats can not get parvo it is a dog thing, but there is soooo much that could be wrong, she needs a vet, i understand that you can't afford it now ( believe me i know!) but that is the best answer for you! sorry
2006-06-15 07:24:53 · answer #8 · answered by Kelley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter what, blood in the stool is a serious sign. You'll have to go to the vet.
2006-06-15 07:24:09 · answer #9 · answered by A Great Dane Lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
blood in stool is never a good sign, he needs to go to the vet asap! espically if has a tendency to sneak outside, his body could be feeling the effects of a poison.
2006-06-15 07:59:03 · answer #10 · answered by jesus_freak_forever3days2grace 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋