Thanks for the reply-
From what I read, it sounds like Round Worms or Whip Worms, which are apparently to be had in the warmer climates. One thing I read said that occasionally cats will vomit up round worms, but I don't know which end his came out of :) Haven't seen him coughing or upchucking, so kinda assume it was not upchuck.
The symptoms from www.shakervet.com/services.htm are (I mistyped it the first time) are:
Whipworms: Diarrhea, weight loss, abdominal pain (worm is 4-5" long, threadlike)
Round Worms: Vomiting, diarrhea, may pass a "sick" worm, which may coil up like a spring, Can cause intestinal obstruction (worm is 6-8" spaghetti like)
Well, they were curled up - so now I'm leaning toward Round Worms, which apparently the Flagyl must have stirred up or killed. So MBK is locked in his 5' cage till I can call the vet tomorrow and hopefully deal with on the phone. Fortunately, I've been religiously cleaning the cat boxes. Hope Calawalla doesn't get it.
MBK has had soft stools, severe weight loss, seems to have abd. pain at times, and eats like a HORSE...
Gloria
At 03:30 PM 11/18/01 -0500, you wrote:
The only worms I've ever seen come out of a cat are those little rice looking
worms. I would agree that he should be kept in his cage for now-if he and C
are getting along, maybe they can be buddies when his tummy problems get
better! Can you call your vet and just ask if the Flagyl is ok or if he'd
like to see MBK again? I don't know what it he has exactly, but I think
Flagyl can wipe out most any worms. Could it be tape worm maybe? They are
long and threadlike as well.
Jamie
