So I got this new kitten and have had him for maybe about two weeks. He is three months old and seems pretty healthy. He has had two loose stools today that are formed but kind of soft, but the thing that worries me is that he just threw up two tiny puddles of what looked like clearish liquid. I also put frontline on him today, so I'm not sure if there's something wrong with him or if he just accidentally ingested a little. He's on my lap now and purring and playing and seems energetic. I just moved him and his friend to my new apartment, so they are both a little scared and were hiding under the couch all day. Because of this he hasn't eaten since 12 PM. Do you guys think it is serious or am I just worrying too much? Does anyone have any idea what it could be?
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Help!! Kitten problem
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Hi,
ALmost all kittens have worms, and many have parasites that also cause diarrhea. If he hasn't been de-wormed and had a stool sample tested by a vet then i would recommend that both be done. The vomiting might be connected to the frontline if he was able to lick it, but drooling is more likely. The vomiting may just be an isolated event, monitor and discuss with your vet if you also take him in for de-worming and stool testing.
Has he been vaccinated as well?
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Some vets will allow you to skip the rabies vaccine if he is really going to be indoors only, you can discuss with your ver.
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Oh I want him to get the rabies shot just in case something accidentally slips inside or he slips outside. The vet said he had coccidia 
they didn't have any medicine for him yesterday so I'm waiting on them to get them from another vet today. I feel so bad for him, as he's quarantined in the bathroom. I'm also scared my other cat, Sterling might get it. I honestly don't know how he could've even gotten it as he hasn't been outdoors at all.
they didn't have any medicine for him yesterday so I'm waiting on them to get them from another vet today. I feel so bad for him, as he's quarantined in the bathroom. I'm also scared my other cat, Sterling might get it. I honestly don't know how he could've even gotten it as he hasn't been outdoors at all.
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Was he outside prior to you getting him? Or in a dirty environment? Coccidia is not uncommon in rescued animals.
Depending on where you live, rabies may be required by law, regardless of whether your cat is indoors-only or not. I know that bats occasionally get into my house and they can be carriers of rabies, so I don't totally mind having my cats vaccinated against rabies.
However, I would recommend vaccinating him with at least one FVRCP. It protects against several viral diseases including feline distemper (panleukopenia). Even as an indoor-only cat, it's worth the protection. You don't need to do it annually, though.
Other things to consider: FeLV test (contagious and sometimes deadly viral disease), microchip.
Depending on where you live, rabies may be required by law, regardless of whether your cat is indoors-only or not. I know that bats occasionally get into my house and they can be carriers of rabies, so I don't totally mind having my cats vaccinated against rabies.
However, I would recommend vaccinating him with at least one FVRCP. It protects against several viral diseases including feline distemper (panleukopenia). Even as an indoor-only cat, it's worth the protection. You don't need to do it annually, though.
Other things to consider: FeLV test (contagious and sometimes deadly viral disease), microchip.
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He was born indoors, or so the previous owners said. However they rescued lots of outdoor cats and had one indoor/outdoor cat as well so it could've been from that cat I guess.
Argh I just don't want it to spread to my other cat or for them to get reinfected. My carpet is pure white and I can't handle any vet bills till I get my paycheck next week.
Argh I just don't want it to spread to my other cat or for them to get reinfected. My carpet is pure white and I can't handle any vet bills till I get my paycheck next week.
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Not necessarily @StephenQ. Some areas have a mandatory rabies law. You will need to check if your area. I have mine given rabies because we live in the country and the do spend some times outside.
Your baby could have a nervous stomach if the soft stool and vomiting was around the move. They can sense more than we realize and at that age they do get nervous with changes easily.
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When I found my kitty as a stray, she had coccidia and I had asked the vet tech when picking up her meds if I needed to do anything or if I had to worry about reinfection. I was like "Do I need to change and clean her blankets, or litter box, or anything?" She said that no, I didn't need to do anything. And she said that because my kitty likely got the coccidia from ingesting a flea, that if she's an indoor cat, I wouldn't have to worry about it again. I did change her litter and fully clean out her litter box after she finished with her meds, just in case. I don't know enough to recommend keeping your kitties separated or not, but this is what I was in told in my situation. Mine occasionally groom each other's butts LOL. So, if these were my kitties, that'd probably be why I'd keep them separated until the coccidia leaves the infected kitty's system.
My cat was treated with Albon, I think it was banana flavored. It was a yellow liquid that I had to feed her with a needless syringe, a bit slowly/careful into her mouth so that she didn't accidentally inhale it into her lungs. She seemed to like the taste and would willingly lick from the syringe, too. She was noticeably better after the first dose. I don't know much about either drug, but I think Ponazuril may be a paste? One difference could be that one may be easier to feed your kitty over the other.
My cat was treated with Albon, I think it was banana flavored. It was a yellow liquid that I had to feed her with a needless syringe, a bit slowly/careful into her mouth so that she didn't accidentally inhale it into her lungs. She seemed to like the taste and would willingly lick from the syringe, too. She was noticeably better after the first dose. I don't know much about either drug, but I think Ponazuril may be a paste? One difference could be that one may be easier to feed your kitty over the other.
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Agreed that's why i suggested she speak to her vet! :-)
