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I know this isn't seen as common or even possible to a lot of people, but I am still worried I have picked up a form of parasites from my kittens.
When I first got them, and took them to the vet to be dewormed, they started passing roundworms that night, some which were as thick as spaghetti noodles. Although I was grossed right out, I didn't believe they posed any sort of harm to me.
Multiple people including a vet, told me it's extremely rare to get them from cats and that people with compromised immune systems and children would be most susceptible.
They have been treated for the parasites 3 times so far since I've had them (they are almost 5 months now).
But they still get diarrhea and for that reason I wonder if it hasn't totally cleared up.
(This part might be gross to some, sorry for the TMI)
One day after I did my business in the bathroom, I turned to flush and I noticed that my stool had little white specks in it. They were very obviously not apart of the actual stool, they seemed to be round or oval like seeds. I didn't think much of it. But since noticing it, I've realized they are there, every single time I go. Curious about it, I googled it as well as searched for some info on YouTube and have been reading, that whatever the cause of the white specks.. They are not normal especially if they are reoccurring. Along with that, I've also noticed fatigue and loss of appetite.
Some of the possible causes I've learnt are
-problems with the liver
-inflammation of the gull bladder
-certain parasites
-IBS
-Or even just a bad diet and an extreme lack of nutrients
And several others.
What really got me though, were some YouTube videos, of people vlogging about their experiences with picking up parasites from their own animals. One lady even talked about how she contracted Roundworms from her pet, and although she has lupus, explained that it is possible even if uncommon for this to happen.
I also read a comment on a thread by a vet, that she takes anti-parasitic drugs every 6 months, and also that poor hygiene can contract roundworms.
Since becoming aware of this, I've started washing my hands more often... I'll admit, before I wouldn't wash them as much, although I did whenever I had to handle the litter. I just feel in my gut that contamination has definitely happened, due to when they were a lot younger and being dewormed, would have accidents everywhere... Obviously I cleaned this up... But maybe I wasn't cautious enough.
Basically I want to hear similar concerns and stories. This whole thing is driving me crazy now... Am I being irrational?
I'm scared to go to the doctor... Not just because I'm worried I will test positive for anything, but I'm worried the doctor will not take me seriously, or will suggest I see psychologist...
I understand in North America this isn't a common threat like it is in tropical climates, but with the information I've gathered, I personally know this can and does happen anywhere in the world, and I'm wondering if these specs and the fatigue / appetite symptoms are reasons enough for parasites to be a legitimate concern?
When I first got them, and took them to the vet to be dewormed, they started passing roundworms that night, some which were as thick as spaghetti noodles. Although I was grossed right out, I didn't believe they posed any sort of harm to me.
Multiple people including a vet, told me it's extremely rare to get them from cats and that people with compromised immune systems and children would be most susceptible.
They have been treated for the parasites 3 times so far since I've had them (they are almost 5 months now).
But they still get diarrhea and for that reason I wonder if it hasn't totally cleared up.
(This part might be gross to some, sorry for the TMI)
One day after I did my business in the bathroom, I turned to flush and I noticed that my stool had little white specks in it. They were very obviously not apart of the actual stool, they seemed to be round or oval like seeds. I didn't think much of it. But since noticing it, I've realized they are there, every single time I go. Curious about it, I googled it as well as searched for some info on YouTube and have been reading, that whatever the cause of the white specks.. They are not normal especially if they are reoccurring. Along with that, I've also noticed fatigue and loss of appetite.
Some of the possible causes I've learnt are
-problems with the liver
-inflammation of the gull bladder
-certain parasites
-IBS
-Or even just a bad diet and an extreme lack of nutrients
And several others.
What really got me though, were some YouTube videos, of people vlogging about their experiences with picking up parasites from their own animals. One lady even talked about how she contracted Roundworms from her pet, and although she has lupus, explained that it is possible even if uncommon for this to happen.
I also read a comment on a thread by a vet, that she takes anti-parasitic drugs every 6 months, and also that poor hygiene can contract roundworms.
Since becoming aware of this, I've started washing my hands more often... I'll admit, before I wouldn't wash them as much, although I did whenever I had to handle the litter. I just feel in my gut that contamination has definitely happened, due to when they were a lot younger and being dewormed, would have accidents everywhere... Obviously I cleaned this up... But maybe I wasn't cautious enough.
Basically I want to hear similar concerns and stories. This whole thing is driving me crazy now... Am I being irrational?
I'm scared to go to the doctor... Not just because I'm worried I will test positive for anything, but I'm worried the doctor will not take me seriously, or will suggest I see psychologist...
I understand in North America this isn't a common threat like it is in tropical climates, but with the information I've gathered, I personally know this can and does happen anywhere in the world, and I'm wondering if these specs and the fatigue / appetite symptoms are reasons enough for parasites to be a legitimate concern?