My cat is scooting, throwing up, and won't eat. Is it worms?

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I caught my cat scooting her bottom on the carpet, but haven’t been able to find any other signs of worms. She threw up yellow liquid twice, and isn’t interested in her chicken breast treats anymore, which she usually loves and begs me for. I got worried about her appetite and gave her some wet food off schedule (she usually gets one can a week). She ate a little, but she is normally a voracious eater. She also scratched the floor around the food container a lot, which she has never done. Pet's info: Cat | Burmese | Female | spayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 6 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Minerva isn’t feeling well. The fact that she is not enjoying her favorite treats and food, as well as vomiting, is an indication that her stomach is upset. Sometimes parasites are the cause. Scooting her bottom on the floor can indicate parasites as can the upset stomach. Not all worms are visible to the naked eye and not all worms pass out in the stool. Stomach upset can also be due to many other causes including inflammatory bowel disease and bacterial overgrowth. Scooting her bottom on the floor could also be related to anal gland problems, or if she had diarrhea and could feel some of the feces still stuck to her rectum. If the signs have been going on for over 48 hours, I would recommend to have her seen by the veterinarian. Try to bring in a fresh sample of the stool in case the doctor wants to test for worms. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My cat is scooting, throwing up, and won't eat. Is it worms?

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