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So I just got a 6 week old kitten two weeks ago(this kitten is now 8 week). We first noticed the kitty had fleas so we gave him a bath and haven't seen any fleas since then. After that he starts having bloody stools. His stool has always stunk up room and only shortly after having fleas he had shown this problem. Now we gave him canned food and yes been eating like crazy. His belly is getting big and tight(bigger each day) and his poop is now black. And just now I've noticed weird black dust like stuff in his ears(he's always scratching and shaking his head). He's just a kitten and a good one too.
 

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He needs to see a vet. Black poop is an indication of bleeding in the bowels, and needs treatment. It sounds like he has worms and probably giardia or coccidia too. The black dust in his ears is most likely due to ear mites.

All these things are common in kittens and are very treatable, but time is of the essence. He'll already be pretty uncomfortable, and it's important to start treatment ASAP. Call the vet today.
 

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Has he been dewormed for the usual round worms?  Twice?

As he was fleas infested, he may also have tape worms. As fleas are inbetween host for tape worms.

With some luck, his problem is essentially none, or insufficient deworming.

And mites, as he prob as yes.

But I do agree, its wise and proper to bring him to the vet asap,  and let the vet find out for sure.  And also advice you on  good dewormers.  Some of the OTC dewormers are no good, may even be dangerous.
 
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We are supposed to take him to the vet friday and no he has not had any treatments yet or been dewormed.
 

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We are supposed to take him to the vet friday and no he has not had any treatments yet or been dewormed.
Friday is not soon enough. Call the vet and explain his symptoms and see if he can work him in early (today). If he,can't see another vet, if one's not available see if he's willing to prescribe some worm and ear mite meds now with the agreement that you will keep your appointment on Friday.
 
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We are taking him to the vet today now
 
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