What causes soft stools and sneezing in my newly rescued kittens?

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Help. I rescued 4 kittens(2 dead - reason unknown) from unhygienic place and the remaining 2 are alive for the last 2 months. 1 of kitten continues to have soft stools but eats well, drinks lot of water and active. Had discharge in eye and nose but after medication well. The other one stools are good but sneezes once in every 1 hour. Vet said all is OK. Initially thought parvo, but now he doesn't know. Help please. God bless. Attaching photos of stool.

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. That's very kind of you to take in these kittens and try to help them! A very common cause of diarrhea/soft stool in kittens is gastrointestinal parasites, or worms. There are a variety of worms that can cause problems, include tapeworms, hookworms, roundworms, etc. These are diagnosed based off a fecal analysis performed by your veterinarian, and depending on what types of eggs/parasites are seen, your veterinarian can treat accordingly. Oftentimes, treatment needs to be repeated in 3 weeks and 3 months from the initial treatment, to make sure all life stages of the parasites are killed by the medication. The upper respiratory signs are likely due to herpesvirus which is a very common viral infection in kittens. Most clinical signs are self-limiting, meaning they will resolve on their own. It may help to have the kittens in the bathroom while you shower (not in the shower with you), so that the steam can help open up their nostrils and help them breathe better. I hope this is helpful - best of luck with your kitties! God bless.

What causes soft stools and sneezing in my newly rescued kittens?

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