My cat has loose stools and rice-shaped worms. Does he need meds?

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My 10 year old Maine Coon mix has had three loose stools over the past two days that I’ve observed (we have two cats and it’s hard to catch them using the litter box). He doesn’t seem to feel terrible and has been playing but I can’t be sure about eating and drinking because, again, we have two cats. I plan to withhold food for about 12 hours and encourage lots of drinking but I’m concerned because about two weeks ago I discovered he had worms in his stool (rice shaped). Should we do worm meds. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 8 years and 4 months old | 9 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Yes, I would advise to get Phones dewormed. Rice shaped worms are usually tape worms BUT I have seen clients describe roundworms as rice shaped as well. I would advise a broad spectrum dewormer and a fecal exam. If he does have tapeworms, then that means he also has fleas. Fleas transmit the tapeworms. You veterinarian can prescribe the best flea medications and dewormer for your situation. If the diarrhea does not resolve after treatment, then there are many other things that can cause loose stool. I hoe this helps!

My cat has loose stools and rice-shaped worms. Does he need meds?

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