Fister has blood in his stool

[Randi]

We've noticed the last few days that Fister has blood in his stool. He doesn't really seem bothered, he eats and drinks like normal, but he does call for us a little more - I think. I'm not sure whether it's because he wants me to come and brush him, or if he's trying to tell us something. It seems that he just wants me to sit there on the floor with him and keep him company.

I searched on the web and found this: http://www.vetinfo.com/cbloodystools.html

I've been to visit the vet today, he had a dog on the table, so I talked to his assistant who has been there quite a long time, and also knows Fister. She suggested I should try Royal Canin's Intestinal for a while, and also gave me two Drontal pills for him - about $10 each! It will be interesting to see how I get those two down his throat! They're for worms. I realize he haesn't had a worm treatment for over a year - possibly two.

Fister has been down in the yard 2-3 times in the last month, from 5 min. to half an hour - chewing a bit of grass and sitting in the flower beds. I have occasionally given him a few bits of raw meat while cooking, but not much.

Please keep your fingers and everything crossed that the new diet and the pills will help.

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

Fister, I hope that the pills and food help your tummy. Be a good boy and take your medicine nicely!

[Logan]

Oh, Fister, I hope that the medication and new food will help clear you right up!!!! Be a good boy and take those pills for Mom!!!!

Logan

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

Poor Fister!!!

You take your medicine and be a good kitty!!!!

Keep us updated on how poor Fister Kitty is doing!!

[Killearn Kitties]

Aww, poor Fister. I hope he's OK. Those Drontal tablets are big aren't they? The best of luck with them!

[Barbara]

Filou had that one time and it was coccidia, not worms. Coccidia can be killed by some meds and you can get them outside and from raw meat- but you have to check it first at the vet's.

I know that it is not a small thing to get Fister to the vet but I think it may be useful.

Scritchies for him

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Randi


I've been to visit the vet today...
so I talked to his assistant...
also knows Fister.

Please keep your fingers and everything crossed

Everything we can *cross* is *crossed*, Fister!

Randi ~

Did you take a stool SAMPLE in for them to examine?

And if you (or the White Coat) can *do* it -
you might keep a close eye on his *Weight* with a scale -
to monitor if he gains or looses any weight.

We'll keep the Prayer Candle on for Fister

[Randi]

Originally posted by Killearn Kitties
Those Drontal tablets are big aren't they?

Oh yes, they are! I'm still waiting for him to go and lay in the window sill, that's the perfect place for me to give them to him. - Patience!!

Barbara! Yes, it could be coccidia, but as the vet was too busy, I took the pills and the diet food. If it doesn't help, I'll certainly take a sample to him to be investigated further.

Phred, weighing Fister can be quite a task! The scale has to stand in the living room next to the window. Then, I must wait until he sits in the window, which is the easiest place to lift him from - get on the scale and HOLD him until the pointer stops. John has to be next to us, to see the number, as I don't have a chance to look.

But so far, I don't think Fister has lost any weight.

Thanks so much for your prayers and crossed fingers - I'm sure it will help!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

All fingers and paws crossed here too for our Fister pal! A few extra prayers winging their way heavenward too.

Fister open up and say, Aw! and take your med like a good boy! Then feel better real fast!

[jazzcat]

Prayers on the way for gorgeous Fister!! I hope the pills will take care of everything and he is 100% soon.

[slick]

AWWWW poor Fister! Prayers on the way.

[Randi]

I've done it!! At last he sat in the windowsill - but he had to try out ALL the other places first!

The first one went down like a piece of cake. It took a bit longer with the second one - it went round and round in his mouth, until I finally got it pushed to the right place and he swallowed it. Amazing he didn't try to escape - I suppose he knew I was in charge.

He got a shrimp and some shrimp juice after to help get the bad taste out.

[Vio&Juni]

Pichu had blood in his stool a while ago. I was ready to take a sample to the vet, but I gave him some pills first (if I only remembered what exactly), at the vet's suggestion. In some days, when I was ready to take the sample, he was ok. So, the vet suggested if I notice again, to call him. But dear kat is well since then I sure hope Fister is going to be ok in no time.

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh well done on managing to give Fister two tablets!! That's never easy in my experience. The first one can be OK (if you show them who's boss!), but the second one is something else altogether. I'm most impressed.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh no! Poor Fister! At least you got the pills in ok. Hopefully that and the new food will do it's trick and he'll be back to normal in no time.

Skritchies to our big boy.