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  • Jul 25, 2011, 06:46 AM
    Lyra123
    My kitten, worms?
    My cat is 10 months old. Today , 5 minutes ago to be exact, she puked up 3 long, beige colored worms that curled into a tight ball upon exposure. She is an indoor cat however we discovered a few weeks ago she had been getting out and killing birds in a window in the basement. What can I do? What treatments are there? Is she going to be okay? I love my little Storm like my own child, I have had her since she was not even a month old and my ex had given me her as a way to take my mind off the miscarriage I had. So she is (And I will admit this to being possibly sick and twisted) like my little child. Please help as soon as you can!
  • Jul 25, 2011, 06:49 AM
    JudyKayTee

    Take this child to the Vet, the same as you would with any other child to the Doctor. I don't use over the counter products.

    The Vet will prescribe the appropriate worming medicine.
  • Jul 25, 2011, 06:52 AM
    Lyra123

    Thank you! Now my question seems a little silly but I just panicked and thought "They'll know what to do"
  • Jul 25, 2011, 02:58 PM
    JudyKayTee

    Oh, I do know what to do - take the kitten to the Vet.

    I always ask what you would do if you were the one (in this case) vomiting worms. Then do that.
  • Jul 25, 2011, 03:03 PM
    Wondergirl

    I rescued a mom cat and her three kittens. All four of them threw up roundworms, so we took them to the vet for treatment. I haven't been able to eat linguini since then.

    I am sick and twisted just like you. Our five cats are like our children.
  • Jul 25, 2011, 03:13 PM
    Lyra123

    Are roundworms beige colored and long and skinny? I studied them in biology biology in high school but it's been a while since I looked at a picture.
  • Jul 25, 2011, 03:15 PM
    Lyra123

    I don't go to the doctor's, I avoid it as much as possible but I just can't afford it (and my twitches are a bit embarrassing)

    Thank you for the advice though
  • Jul 25, 2011, 03:25 PM
    odinn7
    The vet will help and it's not a difficult cure. From what I understand, a very high percentage of kittens have worms anyway so it is always best to get them checked out shortly after you get them. Worth a little bit of money for the peace of mind you get.
  • Jul 25, 2011, 03:38 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Lyra123 View Post
    I don't go to the doctor's, I avoid it as much as possible but I just can't afford it (and my twitches are a bit embarrassing)
    You can't cure the worms yourself, so you're going to have to figure out a way to do this. I'm sure the vet has seen other people with Tourette's. Be upfront and tell anyone who should know. A young guy in my writer's group has Asperger's and his own weirdnesses. The group was wary of him at first, so I advised him to tell the group what was up with him. He did, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief and proceeded to share stories of relatives with Asperger's, CP, broken legs, and other conditions/disabilities/disorders.

    As far as paying for the vet visit, ask the office about easy-payment plans or any ideas on how you can pay. Often animals shelters have certificates to hand out for low-cost vet care. Might be worth a call. If you explain your Tourette's to them, they may be able to help even more plus will mail the certificate to you.

    It's only Tourette's. You're not a serial killer.
  • Jul 25, 2011, 09:48 PM
    paleophlatus
    Yes, round worms are beige. And cats don't catch worms from eating birds. Cats pick up roundworms from contact with infected BM from infected cats. They may step in some and lick it off their foot. Or they may eat something off the ground that has eggs stuck to the object eaten. Kittens may be born with roundworms, transmitted from their mother before birth.
  • Jul 26, 2011, 12:24 PM
    Lyra123

    So thank you all for the information and advice. Storm is going to be just fine! Thank you all so much!
  • Jul 26, 2011, 12:26 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Lyra123 View Post
    So thank you all for the information and advice. Storm is going to be just fine! Thank you all so much!
    Did you take Storm to the vet?
  • Jul 26, 2011, 12:30 PM
    Lyra123

    Yes I did. She did an x-ray type thing to see if there were anymore, did an exam in her behind, felt her stomach (and she did NOT like it) . There weren't any more worms but because of the possibility of eggs being still in the body she needs to take medicine. I'm so happy she's going to be all right.
  • Jul 26, 2011, 12:38 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Lyra123 View Post
    Yes I did.
    I'm so glad you made and kept the appointment! Now, please tell me how you managed your Tourette's.
  • Jul 26, 2011, 12:45 PM
    Lyra123

    Well I informed the receptionist when I called and asked her to inform the vet herself as well. It made the human interaction much easier, but I still scared 3 dogs and 2 cats, haha. It felt nice after twitching, no one staring and no one assuming I was either a. on drugs or b. crazy
  • Jul 26, 2011, 01:26 PM
    Wondergirl
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Lyra123 View Post
    Well I informed the receptionist when I called and asked her to inform the vet herself as well. It made the human interaction much easier
    I'll be sure to tell Joel, the guy in my writers' group who has Asperger's. He will be excited for you, and pleased too. He is much more open now about his situation.

    And you probably were much less worried and stressed because you handled it so well.
  • Jul 26, 2011, 01:55 PM
    Lyra123

    My step second cousin (I just call him cousin usually) has aspergers. Sweetest guy in the world but people don't take the time to warm up to him.

    I am proud of myself for handling it so well. Thank you for your suggestions Wondergirl

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