Winnie's Littermate possible URI

That was going to be my next question. My roommate had picked up a roundworm med but I wanted to ask which active ingredient I should look for. The med she has treats toxocara canis and toxascaris leonina, but does not treat toxocara cati which I believe is the feline roundworm (weird since its marketed for cats)

What is the name of the product?

Pro•Sense Roundworm Liquid Dewormer

catwoman707

Are you familiar with Pro-Sense Roundworm Liquid Dewormer?

Or what product do you recommend for treatment of roundworms at home?

Thanks!

I believe Pro-sense is a store bought wormer, like Hartz brand, which in my opinion is not as good as pyrantel. You can buy pyrantel cheap online and it has a long shelf life, as it's always good to have on hand to deworm your kitties now and then.

Pyrantel is extremely mild, tastes like banana (so I'm told) and they don't fuss when given.

I use pyrantel on all of my foster's kittens and cats, as well as my own.

Just to mention, the vet should not charge for an office visit for each time they are wormed either, it should cost a small amt only for the med.

Not sure I agree with all the vet said, I also see that spaying is much easier on younger kittens then waiting so long.

Besides this fact, it is risking them going in to heat prior to their spays.

1.5 lbs is the average weight for 6 week olds, I agree.

However often times feral borns are a bit behind in weight, so they may be closer to 7 weeks. If your vet doesn't deal much with feral kittens then that explains her estimation too. I've dealt with many more than I care to remember! They are usually just a bit smaller.

I also disagree about the flea treatment. I would be shocked if they didn't have at least a few random fleas hiding in their fur, which given time will become MUCH more than that. I would treat them soon. This will also help prevent tapeworm.

I use the pyrantel pamoate myself.

catwoman707 said:

Pyrantel is extremely mild, tastes like banana (so I'm told) and they don't fuss when given.

I use pyrantel on all of my foster's kittens and cats, as well as my own.
Just to mention, the vet should not charge for an office visit for each time they are wormed either, it should cost a small amt only for the med.

Not sure I agree with all the vet said, I also see that spaying is much easier on younger kittens then waiting so long.
Besides this fact, it is risking them going in to heat prior to their spays.

1.5 lbs is the average weight for 6 week olds, I agree.
However often times feral borns are a bit behind in weight, so they may be closer to 7 weeks. If your vet doesn't deal much with feral kittens then that explains her estimation too. I've dealt with many more than I care to remember! They are usually just a bit smaller.

I also disagree about the flea treatment. I would be shocked if they didn't have at least a few random fleas hiding in their fur, which given time will become MUCH more than that. I would treat them soon. This will also help prevent tapeworm.

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That's the thing is since would be coming back for a distemper vacc and the treatment I will have to pay for the office visit. But if I'm just doing the vacc alone that's the only thing I have to pay for. Weird.

Also I did give Winnie a bath after she had a few days to acclimate to her new home. I check her often, including her ears, and so far no flea dirt or coffee grounds in her ears. Do you suggest a treatment or just a preventive application? And which preventive do you prefer?

sarthur2 said:

I use the pyrantel pamoate myself.

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That's the one I couldn't place a name. I've heard good things on other threads. Thanks

It's available online and at most pet stores.

Also, aside from unwanted pregnancy, are there any other adverse reactions to her going into heat before she gets spayed?

Cats are no fun to live with when they are in heat. They are miserable too. If she is spayed early enough you can avoid a heat cycle.

I just re-read your post a little higher up. I think you were asking about a flea treatment? Yes, a tube of kitten advantage would be a preventive flea treatment for each kitten.

sarthur2 said:

Cats are no fun to live with when they are in heat. They are miserable too. If she is spayed early enough you can avoid a heat cycle.

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But no possible health concerns for spaying after reaching maturity?

ellieandwinnie said:

But no possible health concerns for spaying after reaching maturity?

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Risk of pyometra alone is enough to justify getting her spayed ASAP. Crimmie had it, and she almost died. It's serious. There is no reason to wait. Waiting only increases risk of pyometra, pregnancy and general being miserable (like when you can not scratch a terrible itch).

Yes, pyometra would be the biggest concern. You can google it. We have another cat on the forum who has it right now and has been in crisis.

I did not bring it up because I think the kitten will be spayed well before that becomes an issue.

But it is a serious concern! Why would you wait for maturity?

In that case, I'll contact other Humane societies not in my area to make arrangements. I just did not like the sound of that Spay Me clinic as I stated before. Can you tell me more about this condition?

ellieandwinnie said:

In that case, I'll contact other Humane societies not in my area to make arrangements. I just did not like the sound of that Spay Me clinic as I stated before. Can you tell me more about this condition?

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It's an infection of the uterus.
I can totally understand your apprehension about a spay/neuter clinic. But understand that the most common surgeries a vet performs are spays and neuters. They do them daily. They can *almost* do them in their sleep. If you are still concerned, get a third opinion from another vet
P.S. Those kitties are adorable...more pictures please

crimmie said:

It's an infection of the uterus.
I can totally understand your apprehension about a spay/neuter clinic. But understand that the most common surgeries a vet performs are spays and neuters. They do them daily. They can *almost* do them in their sleep. If you are still concerned, get a third opinion from another vet
P.S. Those kitties are adorable...more pictures please

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Thank you for your input. It does seem as though the benefits of early spay are higher than waiting until 5-6 months. And thank you! These kittens have made me so happy

Ophelia at the vet
Winnie dominating her new carrier

So cute :heart3:

They are precious!