Masshiro Bladder and Bowel

So Masshiro is maybe 4 months I believe, maybe 5 months though I think that might be stretching it. Anyways, I have a few concerns and maybe they are normal. Masshiro has seem to of taken up a gassy problem. She has Purina Kitten Chow, dry food so I thought...maybe she might have worms? So I got her some liquid wormer and put some in her dry food. From what I've heard it should work within 24 hours, but it's been a couple days now and she still has the same problem.

My other concern is she uses the litter box a lot. I don't know if for being so young that is normal, but maybe there's something wrong with her bladder? Any help is appreciated. I have yet to take her to the vet. I'm waiting on my tax return money which should be in any day, but until then, I'd like to have an idea of whether it's something more problematic or if that's normal.

Keep in mind, if it helps at all, I took her in from being a stray about 4 days ago now so she may or may not have eaten kitten food or cat food for that matter. I don't know her past history.

Thanks for reading!

Firstly, please don't give over-the-counter worm medications. You need a vet to examine her and determine what type of worm she may or may not have, i.e., tapeworm, roundworm, etc. There are different treatments for each type of worm. If your kitty is that young, it's also dangerous to self-medicate them. Most kittens do have worms and it would be better to wait until you can take her to a vet for her first checkup, vaccinations, etc.

As to her gas problem, it could well be the food and her little system isn't used to it. Just watch that she doesn't get diarrhea as small kittens can dehydrate quickly. A wet diet is best for cats, so perhaps you could introduce her to a quality wet food. If you do a search on this forum you'll find lots of information for quality foods. Sharky is very knowledgeable and has lots of posts about nutrition.

WHen is the kitty going to the vet???

One kitten chow is on the low quality end of food ... I realize you pulled her off the streets and likely grabbed food ... A few ingrediants in the kitten chow alone can cause gas.... YES WORMS are the most likely but only the vet can tell you what kind and how to treat ... Kittens do seem to potty more but that is something else to discuss with the vet...

I also agree wet is best in the world of commercial food... Do you have access to a Petco Petland Petsmart???

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Originally Posted by sharky

WHen is the kitty going to the vet???

One kitten chow is on the low quality end of food ... I realize you pulled her off the streets and likely grabbed food

... A few ingrediants in the kitten chow alone can cause gas.... YES WORMS are the most likely but only the vet can tell you what kind and how to treat ... Kittens do seem to potty more but that is something else to discuss with the vet...

I also agree wet is best in the world of commercial food... Do you have access to a Petco Petland Petsmart???

WELCOME TO TCS

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I do have access to a Petco. I'll have to get some wet food for her then. Thanks for the tip. I didn't realize wet was better for little kitties. Hopefully that will help until I can get her to the vet.