My kitten has rice-like worms and inflamed anus. What can I do?

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I have recently saved a kitten which is a female Manx. She is about 6 weeks old. Once I bathed her and cleaned her up, I noticed that her anus was very inflamed and a little bloody. I’ve been treating it with desitin. This morning I noticed she had rice like worms. I went and bought some Worm Eze to treat them. I don’t have the funds to get her to a vet due to just now taking my other pets to the vet and getting my oldest neutered. Could you tell me what I can do here at home to save her? Pet's info: Cat | Manx | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Rice like worm segments indicate tapeworm. WormEze just gets round worms which Gracie likely has as well but doesn't get tapeworm. You will need to purchase droncit, cestex OR drontal plus to get rid of the tapeworm. Cats get tapeworm from fleas so check her well for a flea infestation. Hopefully once the worms are gone her anus will get better. Gracie will need to start her vaccinations in the next 1-2 weeks. I hope this helps and I wish you and Gracie the best!

My kitten has rice-like worms and inflamed anus. What can I do?

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