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Why is my kitten still bloated with gooey poop after deworming?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 months and 6 days old

My kitten is having gooey poop and has a bloated belly after eating. Deworming did not herald results. She eats often but cries when in the tray.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2016

I would recommend repeating de-wormig twice within 2 weeks, this time take her to the vet and use a high quality product. It could also be an intestinal infection or food allergy, the vet will be able to help your kitten in that case as well.

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

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    Loose, runny poop and a bloated belly could be due to a few different things. In a kitten that age, intestinal parasites would be my first concern, so good for you for deworming her right off the bat. But, there are some other parasites besides just worms that kittens can get, such as a microscopic parasite called coccidia, and regular dewormer won't get rid of them. She could also have some other illness causing the diarrhea and bloating. Since deworming her hasn't solved the problem, I would recommend having her examined by a vet - he/she can do a simple fecal test to check for coccidia or other problems, and talk to you about other testing if needed.

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