Franklin & Mary Beth Bowen (bow...@erols.com) wrote:
: We've had him for 5 days and he eats well, plays a LOT, purrs like
: crazy, and generally seems to be fine. But whenever he goes poop he
: meows and upon completion there is a clear fluid and sometimes some
: blood. The consistency seems to be watery to me but my wife has
: noticed it `stringing' so she thinks it's more like mucus.
:
: Does anybody have any idea what this might be or whether we should
: worry?
Sounds like worms, perhaps, though the stool sample should have
indicated their presence; wouldn't show a tapeworm, though; you have to
look for segments in the stool to dx those, and they don't always segment.
Also...is this a symptom of FIP? Make sure the kitten is tested for *all*
the diseases; FIV/FeLV/FIP. As far as Thursday, if he keeps his current
energy levels up I'd not worry overmuch, but would keep a close eye on
his appetite, water intake, and activity. If something changes
drastically then get him to the vet right away.
-J. Farrow
EMT-D
