Does this look like worms?

[ZFZFZF]

My cat has had diarrhea for the last week or so and noticed this today. I gave him anti diarrhea medicine and that seemed to help, but only for a few days. I have a vet appointment tomorrow, but curious what people think.
Thanks.

 

[fionasmom]

Welcome to The Cat Site! It does look like a worm initially. Do you have any other evidence of worms? If it is, you need a wormer from the vet which will take care of the problem. Outlying responses could be that the cat ate string and some is now passing; I mention this only because if that is the case you should not pull it out yourself. Diarrhea and worms can definitely go together, so it is good that you have a vet appointment.

 

[sanfran_kitty_lady_21]

This is coming from my experience living in the developing world and learning about human worm diseases but never seeing one in person - yes.

 

[ZFZFZF]

Welcome to The Cat Site! It does look like a worm initially. Do you have any other evidence of worms? If it is, you need a wormer from the vet which will take care of the problem. Outlying responses could be that the cat ate string and some is now passing; I mention this only because if that is the case you should not pull it out yourself. Diarrhea and worms can definitely go together, so it is good that you have a vet appointment.

Other than the diarrhea, no. There isn't even worms in the diarrhea, so

Welcome to The Cat Site! It does look like a worm initially. Do you have any other evidence of worms? If it is, you need a wormer from the vet which will take care of the problem. Outlying responses could be that the cat ate string and some is now passing; I mention this only because if that is the case you should not pull it out yourself. Diarrhea and worms can definitely go together, so it is good that you have a vet appointment.

Do you think an OTC dewormer would work? I am kinda short on cash, so I would rather pay $20 than the price of a Vet appointment AND the dewormer...

 

[fionasmom]

Worming outside cats.

This just came up in another forum....not one that you would have been reading, so I am not saying that you would have seen it. This would be my answer as well. I don't use OTC wormers personally. If you do, avoid any Hartz product.

 

[ZFZFZF]

Worming outside cats.

This just came up in another forum....not one that you would have been reading, so I am not saying that you would have seen it. This would be my answer as well. I don't use OTC wormers personally. If you do, avoid any Hartz product.

i should note that this is an inside cat that never goes outdoors. i also have another cat that stays inside and she doesn't have any symptoms of worms. is that common?

 

[fionasmom]

I have indoor only cats who have had tapeworms when flea meds have failed.

 

[ZFZFZF]

I have indoor only cats who have had tapeworms when flea meds have failed.

UPDATE: Went to the vet yesterday and she suggested it was roundworms. She gave him the dewormer, so hopefully he gets better. Thanks for your help!!

 

[fionasmom]

Normally this takes care of it. The fact that your cat had these does not in any way reflect on you. These little parasites can be found almost anyplace.