Jenna's bathroom issues! Need help. :(

[jazzcat]

Hey, I guessed it right. Wow, only because I've been there done that, LOL.

The pill should work pretty quickly for her and hopefully you'll see her stool start firming up in a few days. Did they give you two pills, another one for her to take in a week or so? I think I had to do that with Jazz to make sure they were all gone.

[lldaniels21]

Nope! They only gave me one. Her poop is still very soft. Hopefully it will firm up soon. Does the pill kill the tapeworms inside her and then will she poop them out?? Or how does it work?

[jazzcat]

Yes, the pill will kill the live tapeworms and she will "evacuate" them. It will take a few days to do it so it may be a week before her poop is firm. If it isn't or if you see the signs of tapesworms (something that like looks like rice) next week you should call the vet for another dose.

If you aren't sure what to look for do a google search on tapeworms in cats and you should be able to find pictures. Segments of the tapeworms come out and will look like little white spaghetti when fresh and then it will dry up to look like a piece of rice. Rather gross depending on where you find it. Luckily it's easily treated and the one dose may be all Jenna needs. If she's been gassy you should notice a reduction in that too.

[lldaniels21]

I've seen a couple dry tapeworms on her bottom. Also...when I brought her home from the shelter she did pass gas alot. She doesn't anymore..but now I know what might have caused it. Thanks for the info