Topic: Blood in stools? (Read 6248 times)

Ela · « **Reply #24 on:** April 02, 2007, 08:51:57 AM »

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got the girls Milbemax, it was on the printed label - apparently it is for human and cat health.

Does that mean we should have Milnemax too.

No I know what it means really.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #23 on:** April 02, 2007, 08:21:44 AM »

It must be, cos I asked what age to swap a kitten from monthly worming to 3 monthly, and that is what I was told, I wasn't asking about a specific one, and when I got the girls Milbemax, it was on the printed label - apparently it is for human and cat health.

Ela · « **Reply #22 on:** April 02, 2007, 08:17:11 AM »

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According to my vets, it has come from the manufacturers, and their printed labels now do include it - do find it odd that no other vet seems to be going along with it though. I was told about it at the beginning of the year.

I agree very odd. is that for all wormer's? You would think vets would jump in the bandwagon to make more dosh, wouldn't you?

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #21 on:** April 01, 2007, 22:38:08 PM »

According to my vets, it has come from the manufacturers, and their printed labels now do include it - do find it odd that no other vet seems to be going along with it though. I was told about it at the beginning of the year.

tammy · « **Reply #20 on:** April 01, 2007, 15:37:25 PM »

hmmm never heard of the advice to worm monthly- but i see the logic as you de flea monthly. My cat gets blood in her spoop from straining when blocked up.....

Ela · « **Reply #19 on:** April 01, 2007, 15:15:54 PM »

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wormer cannot kill the worms its "about to get next week etc" that is why many vets will say montly worming for outdoor cats, more so if you know your cat hunts.

I see the theory behind what you say but I personally know of no vet who says each month for perscription stuff. (kittens excepted)

Hippykitty · « **Reply #18 on:** April 01, 2007, 08:51:08 AM »

As this young cat has blood in his poop it may be a good idea to supplement his diet. I always recommend Kitzyme as cats eat it so readily (I don't have shares in the company!) This would supplement his iron and prevent anaemia from blood loss.

Otherwise, I agree with the rest of the advise - to worm him and change his diet.

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #17 on:** March 31, 2007, 19:10:26 PM »

i no nothing about millebax but i know about drontal..most wormers can only kill the worms that are there already so if a cat goes a couple of days after being de wormed and eats another worm ridden beastie then it will get the worms again as the wormer cannot kill the worms its "about to get next week etc" that is why many vets will say montly worming for outdoor cats, more so if you know your cat hunts.

Ela · « **Reply #16 on:** March 31, 2007, 18:22:15 PM »

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f they go outdoor then defo once per month

Lynn, Milbimax and Drontal is about every 3 months I think for indoor/outdoor

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #15 on:** March 31, 2007, 17:57:28 PM »

If he is 1 and never been wormed, defo needs doing on Mon, and there are health benefits to including wet food in diets - if he only has dry and didn't drink a lot of water between eating and pooing, it could explain a hard stool that could cause a bit of blood. Defintely keep an eye on it, in case it happens again though

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #14 on:** March 31, 2007, 17:54:50 PM »

definately indoor cats should be given wormer atleast every 6 months for indoor cats but preferably every 3 mnths, if they go outdoor then defo once per month

Millys Mum · « **Reply #13 on:** March 31, 2007, 17:49:10 PM »

They can get worms from their mothers milk!

Im sure he would enjoy some wet food in his diet.

katiejones1308 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 31, 2007, 15:53:12 PM »

He has been de-flead recently. I hadn't wormed him just because of what the vet said!! But you obviously need to!! He hasn't been wormed yet. Maybe that's the problem then? I thought you could tell if they had worms-but it's a bit worrying to now know that you can't tell and I haven't wormed him yet

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Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #11 on:** March 31, 2007, 15:47:53 PM »

When was he last wormed? If not within the past 3 months, I would get Drontal or Milbemax from your vet on Mon and treat him. When was he last de-flead?

Ela · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2007, 15:47:37 PM »

You only see worms when they are so many it becomes a danger.

katiejones1308 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2007, 15:45:32 PM »

Yes, he's been neutered. Can you tell if a cat has worms? He's just 1.

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2007, 15:44:28 PM »

How old is he? The old way of thinking was that cats that didn't have a lot of outdoor access only needed to be done every 3 months, but when I asked at the beginning of this year, I was told that had changed and was now monthly.

Ela · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2007, 15:42:34 PM »

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d every 3 months when he starts going out....is that correct?

No even indoor cats need flea and worm treatments, has he been neutered?

Ela · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2007, 15:41:30 PM »

I would say if the little one had not been wormed recently do so, if the cat seems perfectly well in every other way. (not with shop purchased rubbish). But if there is a recurrence I would certainly take the cat to the vet immediately.

katiejones1308 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2007, 15:40:41 PM »

Also, no I havent wormed him. He's only one and havent let him out really yet....the vet said he's very low risk but should be wormed every 3 months when he starts going out....is that correct?

katiejones1308 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2007, 15:39:32 PM »

He eats dry food....maybe I should try him on some wet food and put some water in it like you said. His stools do seem to be quite big and formed usually!! But the last one was quite loose....not sure why? Maybe the vaccine?......

CurlyCatz · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2007, 15:33:48 PM »

sounds quite probably he had a hard stool and got a little bit of a tear as he was passing it which if it is a once of nothing to worry about but you could add some "lactulose" to his food or adjust his diet (what does he eat ?) also encourage him to drink plenty water or if he eats wet food you could mix a wee bit of water in it for him.

Ela · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2007, 15:29:48 PM »

Have you wormed the little one recently?

katiejones1308 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2007, 15:27:02 PM »

Hi all, just got a bit of a concern. My cat went to the toilet earlier today in his litter tray and I noticed quite a bit of blood came out at the end of his stool. The blood was bright red and a bit kind of clotted....not sure what the matter is. It's only happened this once and he seems well otherwise, maybe just a bit tired but he's like that sometimes. Also, he just had his first vaccine on Thursday for all 3 diseases. Has this caused it? Anyone got any ideas!? Thank You.

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