We just brought home a new kitten over the weekend and we've noticed that her breath and feces have a rotten smell to them. I noticed today after she had a bowel movement that there was blood all over the outside of her anus. What is this from, and should I be alarmed that it might harm my other adult cat's health? I'm going to take her to the vet, I just want to know what to expect.
2006-10-09 14:45:59 · 11 answers · asked by severina418 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Sounds like the kitten had a severe case of worms, and yes, as another said can be fatal to a small kitten. When you take her to the vet ask if there is anything you can give to the adult to make sure she/he does not get them also. Some worms can be transmitted through feces,and from the cat stepping onto them, cleaning their paws, and wham, now you have multiple sick kitties. Would recommend isolating the kitten, bleaching out the litter box along with clean litter for your adult cat, and keep food water and litter boxes separate for each cat until the little buggers are all out of her system.
2006-10-09 19:09:05 · answer #1 · answered by Bunny 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You'd better be alarmed! Get this kitten to the vet immediately or she's going to die. Bleeding from the rectum for any reason is *very serious*!
And you should never bring a kitten into your house when there's already cats in the house, without a vet check and tests for feline leukemia and FIV. Go now!
2006-10-09 14:58:29 · answer #2 · answered by Nightlight 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like worms to me. Get to a vet right away. Worms can kill a kitten in a short amount of time.
2006-10-09 17:43:17 · answer #3 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had this problem in a kitten once a few years ago, it turned out to be hook worms. The vet told me that one of the tell tale signs of worms is bad breath... Take her to the vet anyhow, if it's worms it's fairly inexpensive to treat. Good luck!
2006-10-09 14:50:01 · answer #4 · answered by AB 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to get her to the vet as soon as possible....rotten odors are never good.
I am not sure what it is, but it could be worms or it could be a disease. I know of a disease around my area that kills the kitties really fast...coccidia...and it gives them pale diareah along with those symptoms and you have to give it albon...but please just take it to the vet...whatever it is sounds serious.
2006-10-09 14:53:53 · answer #5 · answered by lunarbuni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the close talkers I know wear hearing aids and I've discovered that if you raise your voice when speaking to them they generally stay back. Plus, it's kind of fun yelling at people when you're not angry with them.
2016-03-28 03:15:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not vet, but please take it to one, because she sounds like there's an infection. It sounds serious, but maybe it's dryness from lack of moisture in her anus?
Sorry im not much of a help, but bring her to one asap.
2006-10-09 14:49:01 · answer #7 · answered by axelf57 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet NOW
She is not well at all. You should be very alarmed with the appearance of blood
2006-10-09 14:51:31 · answer #8 · answered by Feline Female 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your kitten is sick, get the kitty to a vet.
2006-10-09 14:53:45 · answer #9 · answered by Andrea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
worms
2006-10-09 15:56:42 · answer #10 · answered by vicki d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋