could it be because i feed her the left over fish?thanks for help
2006-11-16 05:42:55 · 12 answers · asked by kimi 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
HI Kimi...there are more than one type of gastrointestinal parasites/worms and some can recur. Hematochezia (bloody stools) can be indicative of gastrointestinal parasites where a fecal flotation exam can determine which that can be treated. Save and refridgerate the freshest specimen of feces in a plastic bag (date, time, name of cat and your last name) when you bring your cat to be examined. Many vets sometimes will do this without requiring a cat to revisit if the last exam was fairly recent.
Protozoal intestinal parasites such as Giardia commonly cause loose, gassy stool and abdominal cramping, especially in young kittens. Easily overlooked, Giardia infestations may need special stains in a professional veterinary laboratory for positive identification. Learn more about Giardia here: http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/gia.html
Coccidia are tiny, single celled organisms common in stressed cats or those with improper diets. Causing loose, tan stools, coccidia can easily be seen on routine fecal exams and treatment generally will clear these opportunist organisms within a few days. Repeat uprisings of the organisms sometimes occur so treatment may need to be done for two weeks.
More in intestional parasites: http://www.thepetcenter.com/exa/worms.html
If it's due to straining, which is a possibility this would mean that your kitty needs more fibre in her diet. Either canned pumpkin (not the pie pumpkin with spices) or Metamucil can help. If your vet doesn't find any parasites ask them about these two and which he'd consider more helpful.
Metamucil for cats: http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0&cat=1459&articleid=1473
Canned pumpkin for cats: http://www.pets.ca/pettips/tips-75.htm
If this continues more than 24 hours please consider ringing your vet to discuss if an appointment is needed to evaluate your cat.
2006-11-16 05:47:57 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
It's likely an intestinal parasite. I was at the vet for the same thing this week, and the vet said she's seen a lot of it lately, so it must be "the time of year." A fecal float and gram stain proved it was Giardia. Last we were in for the same thing it was Coccidia, which can cause permanent damage to the intestinal tack and lead to death. Call local vets to price the fecal float/ gram stain, and bring a sample to one that will allow you to do so without necessarily having to have an exam, as they can be quite expensive. If it is indeed a parasite that can be detected with the float/stain, no need to spend the additional $.
2006-11-16 13:47:28 · answer #2 · answered by sweetserenity651 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Iam going through this with my kitten right now. Take a sample to the vet, put it in a zip-lock bag and store it in the fridge untill you can get there. Blood in the stool can be a large variety of things, they need to test a sample for parasites and once they rule that out then it could be irritable bowel, constipation, a food allergy or it could have a hair ball problem and not be able to pass them. Like i said a number of things could do that so -CALL THE VET!
2006-11-16 07:29:33 · answer #3 · answered by italianprincess_828 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
my cat was having the same problem a few month ago,now she's fine.it could be worms.or constipation's.so I've since feed her fresh washed grasses ,and dewormed her,now shes fine.try give him/her grass and deworm tablets.make sure that it's not pregnant.if a female,and give her less of these dry stuffs.like cat biscuits.instead give her fresh foods ,and let them nibble in some grass periodically,it should do the trick.
2006-11-16 05:49:36 · answer #4 · answered by brasil_mulher 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Like others have said, take a sample of the poop to your vet and if you can, take the cat too.
A lot of times it's worms, but you never know, be on the safe side.
Email me with more symptoms, will try and help.
Feline pine girl!
2006-11-16 13:56:35 · answer #5 · answered by wildmedicsue 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Take your cat to the vet! If you can't afford the vet, at least call them and ask for advice!
2006-11-16 05:44:15 · answer #6 · answered by cdvpruthe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i kind of depend on the color of the blood!(dark red or light red) i can be a few things! worms, diarrhea or more serous! call they vet., and tell them how dark, they can tell you if it's from inside the cat or right from the out side(butt), they will also tell you if you should bring it in for tests!!!!
2006-11-16 05:50:14 · answer #7 · answered by rblankenship_rblankenship 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
d0nt feed them fish and that can make them sick, could have worms
if there been a move then she could be scared or nervous
2006-11-16 05:45:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
ok..i just did this!!!don't freak and go to run to the vet..go to wal-mart and get "lambert kay" is the best brand..of cat wormer..set ur cat on the bathroom scales and follow the direc. on the box..worked for me!!!oh it costs $7 as opposed to $100 bill at the vet!!
2006-11-16 11:26:03 · answer #9 · answered by April M 2 · 2⤊ 4⤋
i did 2 and i did not give my cat fish....
2006-11-16 05:44:40 · answer #10 · answered by nawti696 2 · 0⤊ 4⤋