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Kitten pooping blood with roundworms. Will OTC deworming liquid help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 8 days old | 5 lbs

Hi, I have a 14 week old kitten that has been pooping a bit of blood with roundworms. I'm just wondering if giving him over the counter deworming liquid will help?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on October 22nd, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes the blood is likely from the round worms. Blood indicates inflammation in the colon. Getting rid of the worms should help. Be sure that Cheeto has been getting his vaccinations as scheduled. Good luck!

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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    Yes if you get a wormer for kittens and dose it exactly according to the instructions and by weight it should kill the worms. It is best to worm now, and again in 2-3 weeks in oeder to get all the worms and the new ones hatching from eggs laid by the present ones. If he keeps pooping blood after being wormed, you may want to take a stool sample to your vet to check for remaining parasites including giardia (which a normal wormer will not cover).

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