my aunt's cat got sick after eating a wild mouse, and now poops maggots (ya, i know that grooooossssss!) does she need a vet, or will it run it's course???
2006-10-03 15:41:58 · 7 answers · asked by DragonDreamer 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's more likely tape worm segments. Cats can get them from prey or from fleas. You'll need to take her to the vet for deworming. Good idea to get something for flea control as well. Advantage, works for fleas but Revolution helps against fleas pinworms and round worms. it is probably the better choice.
Good-luck.
2006-10-03 15:53:48 · answer #1 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maggots can be deadly. Take the cat to the vet immediately.
2006-10-03 15:44:24 · answer #2 · answered by mlm1975 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's maggots yes. That means she's being eaten from the inside from them. They have a horrible odor and move rather fast. And vary in sizes depending on age.
It's probably tapeworms (they look like rice & don't move much) and she'll need to see her DVM for deworming pills before it gets worse.
2006-10-03 15:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by kel_be 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs a vet!
Are they truly maggots or are the tapeworm segments?
She needs a vet either way.
2006-10-03 15:45:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She probably needs de-worming. Cats get worms from eating wild prey. If they hunt regularly they need to be de-wormed regularly, so go see the vet.
2006-10-03 15:46:09 · answer #5 · answered by me8cats 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better get the cat to the vet
2006-10-03 15:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by sibelover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those aren't maggots, your aunt's cat has worms. give her a de-wormer and she will be cured. (the cat not your aunt)
2006-10-03 15:51:22 · answer #7 · answered by dlobryan1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋