ive always wondered do you think kittens/cats are in pain if they have worms?
2007-02-04 17:38:47 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
It can cuase discomfort I know But pain Im not sure Im think more on the yes side bacuse some can eat their intestine. That cant be fun !
2007-02-04 17:44:39 · answer #1 · answered by shana 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You did exactly right! Water-packed tuna "juice" is a great emergency hydrater and has saved the lives of other cats in my experience. Offering chicken or beef broth - NOT SOUP!! - can also help strengthen her as can offering her Pedialyte, "baby gatorade" which is sold in supermarkets and drugstores. While you are there, get some meat baby food and a baby "eye dropper" or syringe to try to put food in her mouth if she is too weak to eat on her own. When you do this, be sure her head and paws are facing down - that she's not lying on her back - or she'll choke. Upright is ok if you support her. Squirt the food in from the side of her mouth not the front to further guard against choking. I completely disagree with the anti-milkers, though. Milk can cause diarrhea, but in an extreme case like this it is more important for the cat to gain any hydration at all. If you can get her to a vet, they will give her IV fluids which will strengthen her. Sounds like she could have lungworms or pneumonia or simply a bad cold. She can be pulled through with good nursing care and a vet can instruct you how to do this. Ensuring she is hydrated and swallows more than a tablespoon of food everyday is key!
2016-03-29 05:33:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not so much pain, more discomfort. There are different types of worms, some on the inside of the body and some that effect the outside of the body. However both can cause discomofrt and should be treated as soon as possible.
2007-02-08 08:04:55 · answer #3 · answered by Sexy Chick 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a range of symptoms in cats suffering from worms. Some show nothing at all, some show bloat, diarrhoea, vomiting, and some die in agony from intestinal obstruction.
The answer is simple - worm your kitten early.
2007-02-04 19:43:59 · answer #4 · answered by Speyman 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe not severe pain but definate discomfort. they are very dangerous and can distrupt the growth of kittens. always worm regulary. every 3-4 months
2007-02-04 17:59:54 · answer #5 · answered by Just Emma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My old cat had worms at one point and they were obviously causing discomfort as he was licking his behind constantly. But if it was pain or just itching I don't know.
2007-02-04 20:48:07 · answer #6 · answered by kedimus4 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't think so. However the worms make very good bait for fishing. The crappie and bluegill bite on these suckers real well.
The cat doesn't like to get in the boat though.
2007-02-04 17:49:55 · answer #7 · answered by sk33t3r 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I'd say so...read this
http://www.hartz.com/cats/ArticlePreview.asp?Animal=2&Article=139&Topic=8
Cat Worms: Intestinal Parasites in Cats Include Roundworm, Tapeworm and Hookworm - Hartz.com
If your cat has worms, please go to the vet and get him/her treated.
2007-02-04 17:47:57 · answer #8 · answered by Princess 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
not sure but they can die from worms. so guess yes?
2007-02-04 17:47:38 · answer #9 · answered by witheringtonkeith 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes if they are badly enough infected
2007-02-04 19:08:30 · answer #10 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋