How long will my kitten's diarrhea last after roundworm deworming?

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My kitten is 3 months old and he had a fecal exam a few days ago and they found roundworms. He had been having diarrhea before we knew, and he received his first deworm med then, but he is still having diarrhea. How long is diarrhea supposed to last? He is getting his second and final deworm med in two weeks. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3.6 lbs

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello there, It can take several days for diarrhea to clear up. He is likely still passing one life cycle of dead worms, and the intestines need to heal from the secondary parasitic inflammation. I would expect his stools to be totally normal several days after his next deworming in two weeks. Your vet can recommend a bland diet or probiotic which may help Zion resolve or manage his diarrhea better and faster. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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