Whats wrong with my cat? is it round worms??

Question

i found a cat outside and i live on the backside of a very busy street so i brought him in. he hasn't been acting sick or anything but he has had an upset stomach. i have changed his cat food and it hasn't gotten any better. so i was thinking maybe it was round worms because he eats alot too. after i gave him the recommended dosage for his weight that night his stomach started looking fat. does anyone know what could have caused this?? he still isn't acting sick or anything he just still has an upset stomach and his stomach still looks fat/puffy. he is about 3 months old i would say and weighed 3lbs before i gave him the meds. thanks so much in advance!!

Answer 1

he needs to go to the vet to be treated for worms if you think he might have them. he also needs to be tested for fiv and leukemia. otc dewormers often work very poorly especially if the worms are bad. alot of puppies and kittens have loose stools for no reason. he probably eating alot b/c he was starving being outside. kittens need alot to eat.

Answer 2

please take it 2 the vet,easy 2 get rid of

Answer 3

You should take him to the vet.  They will be able to help you and he probably needs his vaccinations.

Answer 4

Medication purchased over the counter is useless. you have to go to a vet for the right medication.   Please have him treated by a vet, parasites left untreated can cause real problems.

Answer 5

I would take him in and get his shots / examination/ wormed and neutered.... NOW IS THE TIME .

Guessing won't cut it... a vet needs to see him.

If he is a stray cat who has been eating who knows what he most likely has TAPE worms too.

good luck

*like the hair*

Answer 6

I'd bring in a stool sample as well.  That's really the best way of checking for various worm types (you may not see the worms, but there will likely be tiny eggs in the p**p).  It's an inexpensive way of being certain about it.