Nursing cat has worms, vomiting, pale gums. Vet or home treatment?

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I just came home and found that my cat has vomited and pooped and it was full of worms.. She is a nursing mother of 4 6 week old kittens she is very thin even though we have been feeding her extra due to nursing and her gums are more white then pink... Im worried do I need her to see the vet or can I treat her at home.. Please Help Thank You. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

The kittens should be eating solid food by now so hopefully as they stop nursing she will gain weight back. Parasites multiply when animals are pregnant so they can infect the next generation. Both Tia and the kittens will need to be dewormed so I would take them all in to your veterinarian. They will examine the mother and if she looks pale that is a sign of anemia so they may run blood tests to make sure everything is normal. Then they will check a fecal to identify the parasites and prescribe the right deworming medicine for Tia and also give a safe one to the kittens. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Tia.

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