How long should it take a kitten to pass worms after treatment?

Hello y'all! I'm new and this is my first post. I've recently rescued a 6 week old kitten. She's been to my vet already. She was tested for FLV/FELV and is negative. Praise the Lord! She has been treated for worms. Her fecal showed roundworms. She cannot get her distemper and leukemia vaccines until 8-9 weeks. And then her rabies at 12 weeks. So she'll be going back to the vet soon here and I'll have her treated again. I understand that every situation is different. As well as depending on how severe the infestation was,can determine recovery time. My question is this....On average, about how long should the diarrhea and passing of the worms last? Poor thing is just raw! And it's quite messy. Unfortunately she has to sleep in her carrier. I have two grown male cats. Who are current on all shots,worming,fleas,ear mites...the whole 9!!! As well as neutered. But I want to protect them as much as I can. So during the day when I can watch her,she's out and about. However,I'm still working on training her to use a litter box. So that's also an issue. It's just better for everyone if she's enclosed during the night. Although heartbreaking. Those mews are just hard to hear. So ,when should she ,first,be rid of the worms? And second,start having harder more formed stools? Thanks in advance for any advice. I'm greatful to have found this forum! As I'm an animal lover but cats are my absolute passion! God bless. [emoji]128591[/emoji][emoji]9786[/emoji]️

@GLORY JASMINE sorry you haven't had any replies to your post.  I've moved it over to another part of the forums.. hopefully you'll get help soon.  

And welcome to TCS!

Hi!

The adult worms die and are excreted very quickly, as you've seen. Usually another treatment is given in 2-3 weeks to kill any worms that were not yet fully developed.

However, it's not necessary for your kitten to be isolated at night. What is important is that your cats not share litter boxes until the worms are gone. Your kitten should be learning to use a kitten-sized litter pan that you'll need to keep clean with bleach while she's having diarrhea.

Her stools should begin to become formed soon depending on what you are feeding her. She needs to be fed kitten chow and wet cat food or wet kitten food such as Fancy Feast. You can mix a spoonful of plain, canned pumpkin into the wet food, which will help with the diarrhea.

You can also rub some olive or vegetable oil on her sore bottom to help with the rawness. If the diarrhea continues, you'll need to let your vet know.

Also, rabies shots are usually given to kittens at 6 months of age.

Mani said:

@GLORY JASMINE
sorry you haven't had any replies to your post.  I've moved it over to another part of the forums.. hopefully you'll get help soon.  

And welcome to TCS!

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Thank you so much! I do appreciate your response. God bless. [emoji]128519[/emoji]

sarthur2 said:

Hi!

The adult worms die and are excreted very quickly, as you've seen. Usually another treatment is given in 2-3 weeks to kill any worms that were not yet fully developed.

However, it's not necessary for your kitten to be isolated at night. What is important is that your cats not share litter boxes until the worms are gone. Your kitten should be learning to use a kitten-sized litter pan that you'll need to keep clean with bleach while she's having diarrhea.

Her stools should begin to become formed soon depending on what you are feeding her. She needs to be fed kitten chow and wet cat food or wet kitten food such as Fancy Feast. You can mix a spoonful of plain, canned pumpkin into the wet food, which will help with the diarrhea.

You can also rub some olive or vegetable oil on her sore bottom to help with the rawness. If the diarrhea continues, you'll need to let your vet know.

Also, rabies shots are usually given to kittens at 6 months of age.

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Hey! Thanks so much for all of the advice. I'm going to update : Gracie,my kitten,has passed all of the worms. What a horrible experience for both her and I. Such awful noises coming from her during that process. She's going back at 8-9 weeks to do another round of deworming as well as get her leukemia and distemper vaccine. I was told,by my vet,that they do rabies at 12 weeks. Maybe it's preference? Also,I know that vets don't like to give them a bunch of vaccines when they're not feeling well. Although her temp was normal. And she looked to be in great health other than worms. I isolated her because she was going poo all over my house! With worms in her stool. I did not want my boys subject to that. It was easier for me to clean up also. She has a tiny litter box and she's now learning to use the few other regular size boxes. I'm just not wanting accidents in the bed! And if she has access to me while sleeping,she'll curl up with me. Which I love. I just don't want to wake up to dookey in my bed. When I know she's fully box trained,I'll allow her back in my bed. I've already been through washing blankets and comforters because of this issue. The floor has been scrubbed several times too. But I don't mind that. Her stools aren't as runny. But she's pooping a lot still. When I take her back for shots,I'll be sure to mention this. Thank you for the tip to relieve her poor anus. It's red,little swollen. I just know from my own experience with the trots,it hurts! It's tender. She's currently eating just kitten chow. I had her on KMR,plus a little wet. My vet said too many different things can make her tummy upset. And further the diarrhea. So I'm just going to let her tummy get use to one food. Then as she grows and her tummy can digest better,I'll add the other treats. My boys are really getting along with her! They're becoming good buds. I'm glad. Introducing a new one is not always easy. If you can think of any more advice on anything I've just shared,I'm all ears! Always open for suggestions. God bless! [emoji]10084[/emoji]️Glory

Here is a picture of our Gracie Anne.

Wanted to add that while teaching her to use her box,I've been rewarding her with a treat used to keep gums and teeth healthy. It's a dental treat called temptations. It's been working great as she's now using the other adult boxes! She's a smart cookie!

I'm so glad she's learning to use the box. Cats really like to have good, clean litter to go to and I'm sure little Gracie will have learned that that's the way to go.

I'm not convinced about the treats and dental issues, but giving her a treat is good as long as it's just one or two.

Here's a couple of articles on dental care:

Does Dry Food Actually Clean Your Cat's Teeth?

What TCS Members Use: Cat Dental Health Care

Gracie Anne is such a gorgeous little tortie..

She is doing wonderfully. And yes if I haven't done my daily box cleaning,she doesn't want to use it! I try hard to make sure every single terd is scooped out almost immediately. Lol she's very particular! Which is sure alright with me. Better than all over the house. I've only given her a couple at a time. And that was at first. I've slowed down because I want her to actually learn. I've got kitty toothpaste and brush too for my older cats. I'll check out those articles though thank you! Awww yes she is. Thanks. Such a blessing.