Baby has worms

[Sarah and Baby]

It's been a long time since I've posted, everyone, but as always, I turn to you when my sugar kitty is having issues. I am 99.9% sure I know what her problem is. She's been OTJ for many years and is showing the following symptoms:

• Constantly dialated pupils (sign of low sugar)
• Loose stools
• Eating double what she normally eats.

Given this and a big hatch of gross flies in her food can trash last week, I've come to my diagnosis.

My question is this: is the a online vet service who will prescribe dewormer sight unseen? Baby is 14 and hates cars more than anything. I'm afraid that a car ride will tip the balance she's in. So far no seizures, no low BS emergencies or symptoms. I don't want to change that if I don't have to.

 

[Panic]

I think they sell pet dewormer over the counter? I've definitely heard of Tractor Supply carrying it but it looks like commercial pet stores do as well. I always get mine from a mobile vet who doesn't care if the pet is present or not but that's not really the norm.

 

[Lisa and Witn (GA)]

The one I use I get from Amazon. Amazon.com : Bayer Tapeworm Dewormer (praziquantel tablets) for Cats, 3-Count Praziquantel Tablets for Cats and Kittens 6 Weeks and Older : Pet Supplies

If you have multiple cats, give it to all of them. Most likely if one has worms, they all have them.

 

[JanetNJ]

Flies aren't the same as worms. See if there are worm pieces in the poop. When I took in a cat with worms she pooped them. Some were still alive as gross as that is.

You might consider hyperthyroidism.

I'd also check kidneys and blood pressure.

 

[THH & Snowcrash (GA)]

Constantly dilated pupils is a symptom of hypertension, which can dangerous/fatal if left untreated. I would strongly recommend a vet appointment to check blood pressure.

You can get Pyrantel Pamoate on amazon. It treats roundworms and hookworms primarily. Be sure to do a 2nd dose 2 weeks after the first one to kill off any eggs that have hatched; the dewormer only kills adult worms, not eggs.

If your cat has tapeworms, you need to check and treat for fleas first. Tapeworms generally only happen from flea exposure; so if you don't get rid of the fleas, your cats will just get the tapeworms back.

 

[Critter Mom]

Constantly dilated pupils is a symptom of hypertension, which can dangerous/fatal if left untreated. I would strongly recommend a vet appointment to check blood pressure.

Yes, and urgently to protect the retinas.

Hypertension is treatable with amlodipine.


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[Sienne and Gabby (GA)]

I would not use a dewormer without a vet taking a look at a stool sample. You could be treating the wrong type of worm. And, as others are noting, your assumption could be wrong.