adopted a new kitty but she is sick....

**kitty_lvr_LeAnn** · 12-11-2003, 09:32 PM

I adoppted a new kitty a few weeks ago, but everytime she uses the bathroom, it sticks really horrible, I know its not normal, I have 2 other cats and they dont have the same symptons. What can be wrong?

please e-mail me if you may know, or even have a idea of what it may be [email protected] THANKS!

**moosmom** · 12-11-2003, 09:40 PM

Please check your PM's. I sent you one.

**kimlovescats** · 12-11-2003, 10:01 PM

Sounds like it could be Coccidia or Giarrdia. Get your vet to test it's BM. Albon is good for clearing these up. GOOD LUCK!

**jenluckenbach** · 12-12-2003, 04:52 AM

Welcome. I think you should have the kittens stool sample checked by a vet to make sure she doesn't have any parasites. I personally have noticed that the kittens here are sellier than the adults, and a lot of it is caused by the different food they eat vs. the adults. But it is always a good idea to have them checked. Good luck with her.

**kuhio98** · 12-12-2003, 10:32 AM

When we first adopted Cammie she could clear a room when she used the cat box. We fed her the same food they were feeding her in the shelter but she refused to touch the stuff. So, she started eating the Science Diet stuff that our other kitty eats and now she doesn't stink. If the vet doesn't find any problems, it could be just her system getting used to different foods.

**smokey the elder** · 12-13-2003, 07:31 AM

I foster kittens, and boy do they lay ripe steamers!

It's often parasites (roundworms, giardia, coccidia, etc.) We worm all our kittens with strongid on spec; that narrows down a lot of problems.

Good luck and welcome to Pet Talk!