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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / October 2005Roundworms
<SIGH> I knew something like this might happen. Jessie defecated outside of the litter box this morning, and in the feces was a roundworm. It looked like this, except it was a bit more translucent and had bloody streaks in it. My sister-in-law's cats are indoor/outdoor so she may have gotten it from them, but Jessie also spent the night outside last week when someone let her out the door after DH and I had gone to bed. Jessie has been looking a little peaked the last couple of days or so, and she has been losing a bit of weight (but my digital baby scale got broken when one of my granddaughters stepped on it so I don't know how much). I attributed that to all the stress and commotion in the house, though. This is the first time I've ever had to deal with roundworms. Can they make a cat feel ill and lose weight? Would they cause a cat to defecate outside of the litter box (maybe extra urgency to go)? I don't have any hopes that the vet will treat her over the phone, so I'll probably be bringing her in today after the vet calls me back (gawd, I can't afford this right now!!!), but I thought I'd garner some wisdom from the group in the mean time. Hugs, CatNipped > I don't have any hopes that the vet will treat her over the phone, so I'll > probably be bringing her in today after the vet calls me back (gawd, I can't > afford this right now!!!), but I thought I'd garner some wisdom from the > group in the mean time./// TBH, Catnipped, just explain to the vet that you've *seen* round worm in Jessies poop and ask for some Cat Drontal which will fix the problem. Alternatively, you should be able to buy it over the internet. Yes, they could be making her feel *off* but it's very easily treated and cured. If the vet insists on a feacal test, they're ripping you off. In the UK, it's widely accepted that you can just go into the vet office to pick them up - they don't have to see the animal as long as it is registered with them. You may *even* be able to buy Drontral at Petco or Petsmart in the USA, I can't remember. Helen M > TBH, Catnipped, just explain to the vet that you've *seen* round worm in > Jessies poop and ask for some Cat Drontal which will fix the problem. > Alternatively, you should be able to buy it over the internet./// In fact CN, here's a link.... http://www.bullwrinkle.com/index.html?ShoppingPages/drontal_plus_wormer.htm~indexmain Helen M > > TBH, Catnipped, just explain to the vet that you've *seen* round worm in > > Jessies poop and ask for some Cat Drontal which will fix the problem. > > Alternatively, you should be able to buy it over the internet./// > > In fact CN, here's a link.... http://www.bullwrinkle.com/index.html?ShoppingPages/drontal_plus_wormer.htm~indexmain > Helen M Thank you, Helen! I'm hoping they'll just sell me some since Jessie just got all of her shots and was checked out 2 months ago. However, I won't gripe too much if they ask to see her (except about the charges) - it *would* settle my worry about her since she is feeling poorly and losing weight (I'm a panic mom! ;>). Hugs, CatNipped > http://www.bullwrinkle.com/index.html?ShoppingPages/drontal_plus_wormer.htm~indexmain >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > just > got all of her shots and was checked out 2 months ago. If it's not too late, ask TED about "Milbemax" - it's as effective and wide-ranging as Drontal but is a much smaller and more easily administered tablet & has taken over at our excellent progressive vets. I've even got them down hyperactive Claudius' litle throat! Although I don't suppose Jessie is as tough to treat as your Bandit would be. Purrs Gordon & the FF > If it's not too late, ask TED about "Milbemax" - it's as effective > and wide-ranging as Drontal but is a much smaller and more > easily administered tablet & has taken over at our excellent > progressive vets.//// Actually, TBH, this is what my new vet uses too - I'm just so brain washed by Drontal, I forgot it's name! ;o) Helen M > Yes, they could be making her feel *off* but it's very easily treated > and cured. If the vet insists on a feacal test, they're ripping you off. > In the UK, it's widely accepted that you can just go into the vet office > to pick them up - they don't have to see the animal as long as it is > registered with them. You may *even* be able to buy Drontral at Petco or > Petsmart in the USA, I can't remember. I confirm this - I just pop into the vet and pick up the tablets periodically - it's just *normal* part of looking after a pet responsibly. Cheers, helen s > I don't have any hopes that the vet will treat her over the phone, so I'll > probably be bringing her in today after the vet calls me back (gawd, I [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > CatNipped A Drontal tablet will clear this quickly and without fuss. As my three are indoor/outdoor and hunt, I make sure they are regularly given a Drontal and they have no problems with worms. Of course, being of warped mind, I have visions which are a dastardly way to deal with MIL :-Þ Cheers, helen s ><SIGH> I knew something like this might happen. > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > >CatNipped Poor little girl! I like Jessie so much. Purrs for her to feel better. Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com Make Levees, Not War Hi, We usually use two doses of strongid liquid, two weeks apart for roundworm. It doesn't seem to taste too bad and is easy on the kitty. If Jessie is a regular patient of your vet, you could just ask him/her to give you the correct amount (according to weight) predrawn in a syringe without a needle. Just squirt it into her mouth. The vet should just charge you for the meds, which is pretty cheap. Do not give her deworming medicine from the petstore unless it is Drontal. Debbie dberry@mitre.org > <SIGH> I knew something like this might happen. > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > CatNipped Lots of purrs and best wishes,  SignaturePolonca & Soncek > <SIGH> I knew something like this might happen. > > Jessie defecated outside of the litter box this morning, and in the feces > was a roundworm. It looked like this, except it was a bit more translucent > and had bloody streaks in it. <snip> > <SIGH> I knew something like this might happen. > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > CatNipped Others have suggested you might be able to get away with just getting a prescription. If you saw the roundworm in poop I'd have popped the poop into a baggie to show the vet and prevent a fecal exam... just my two cents which is of course, too late. Jill > > <SIGH> I knew something like this might happen. > > [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Jill I didn't see it or I would have. DH found it in his office this morning, picked it up, and flushed it, and didn't tell me until later that he found it. I pulled up a picture on Google and he identified it - and I did get the vet to prescribe some Drontal without an exam (they did insist that she come in to be weighed), but charged us $20 for 2 pills (one today and one two weeks from today). Hugs, CatNipped > I don't have any hopes that the vet will treat her over the phone, so I'll > probably be bringing her in today after the vet calls me back (gawd, I can't > afford this right now!!!), but I thought I'd garner some wisdom from the > group in the mean time. Are roundworms some of the stuff Revolution prevents? SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > > I don't have any hopes that the vet will treat her over the phone, so I'll > > probably be bringing her in today after the vet calls me back (gawd, I can't > > afford this right now!!!), but I thought I'd garner some wisdom from the > > group in the mean time. > > Are roundworms some of the stuff Revolution prevents? I don't think so - I just treated them with Revolution just a little over a month ago (I need to remember to treat them again tomorrow). I got the vet to give me some Drontal with the full exam and fecal - but they did insist she come in a be weighed before they gave it to me. Two does (of a *HUGE* pill) one that same day and one two weeks later. Hugs, CatNipped > I got the vet > to give me some Drontal with the full exam and fecal - but they did > insist > she come in a be weighed before they gave it to me. Two does (of a > *HUGE* > pill) one that same day and one two weeks later. Told you: get 'em to come into the 21st Century & upgrade to "Milbemax". Nice tiny pill suitable for frisky kittens too (in the appropriate strength). Purrs Gordon & the TT PS Snowball sends friendly admirer's greetings to Demi & would like some new piccies of her when you get time :-) > > I got the vet > > to give me some Drontal with the full exam and fecal - but they did [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Nice tiny pill suitable for frisky kittens too (in the appropriate > strength). Yep, I wish they would have - Jessie is our hardest to pill. I'll see about getting some more pictures of Demi tonight (she hardly comes out from under the bed with all the commotion going on. Hugs, CatNipped > Purrs > Gordon & the TT > > PS Snowball sends friendly admirer's greetings to Demi & would > like some new piccies of her when you get time :-) > I don't think so - I just treated them with Revolution just a little over a > month ago (I need to remember to treat them again tomorrow). I got the vet It does treat for roundworms! Check with your vet to make sure you're not overdosing. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com > > I don't think so - I just treated them with Revolution just a little over a > > month ago (I need to remember to treat them again tomorrow). I got the vet > > It does treat for roundworms! Check with your vet to make sure you're > not overdosing. The package says to apply once a month. I don't understand how the topical ointment could kill roundworms though - don't cats usually get them by eating a critter that has them? Hugs, CatNipped > The package says to apply once a month. I don't understand how the topical > ointment could kill roundworms though - don't cats usually get them by > eating a critter that has them? IIRC, the medication in Revolution is absorbed through the skin, so it acts on internal parasites as well. Make sure to mention this to the vet, just in case. SignatureVictor M. Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam here: uce@ftc.gov Email me here: pistorLITTER@BOXaustin.rr.com |
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