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   They are at the vet for an exam and their second batch of shots. Lucy used the box right after I scooped the litter and I noticed some blood in her poo. I hope it's not something serious, but after having lost a kitten from the shelter to Panleukopenia earlier in the year, I am very nervous. These had already had their first vaccination when we picked them up and other than that, Lucy has seemed fine. Eating and using the bathroom (from what I can tell) normally.

   Posted 8 months ago by Rhindon #

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   I should add that they are 16 week old sisters.

   Posted 8 months ago by Rhindon #

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   They are both in my thoughts. Did you mention to the vet about the blood in the poo when you droped them off for their shots? Did he sound concerned? Are the kitties lethargic at all? Hugs to you, I'm sorry about your previous loss.

   Posted 8 months ago by ginirosaru #

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   Thank you! My mom actually dropped them off but I did send a fax including the records we got from the rescue agency when we adopted them. I also mentioned the blood and the previous kitten having Panleuk (we only had her for six days). As for lethargic, not that I can tell. They are both playing as hard as ever.

   I don't know what it could be. Would the clumping litter that I didn't know they shouldn't have cause this?

   Posted 8 months ago by Rhindon #

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   It is so hard not to worry after all that you have been though. My prayers for you are peace as you wait for the babies to come back from the vet. Prayers that your babies are healthy.

   Posted 8 months ago by SoxsMom #

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   Thanks SM. I don't think my 8 year old could take losing another kitten right now. We've all been bonding so well.

   Posted 8 months ago by Rhindon #

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   Please don't worry too much. Soon they should be from the vet and think positive about a clean bill of health.

   Posted 8 months ago by SoxsMom #

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   Positive thoughts for good test results!

   Posted 8 months ago by Buttercup #

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   Still waiting to hear. I hope they call me before my meeting in an hour. Thank you all for your good thoughts.

   Anyone else had blood in the poo? What did it end up being?

   Posted 8 months ago by Rhindon #

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    They seem to think she will be ok. Lucy's fecal came back negative except a cyst and some clostridium but they said that can be normal in healthy cats. Because of the cyst, they ran a Giardia test, but that came back negative. Her feces was negative for blood but her anal sacs were full so they expressed them. They said when they have full anal sacs they have to strain when they're going to the bathroom and that could have caused the blood I was seeing. They got their second bout of shots, dewormed and Advantage Multi. Mitzi checked out fine on all accounts. Sixteen weeks and they are 3.5 pounds each.

    Both seem back to their normal, playful selves already. I picked up the Yesterday's News litter so I am in the process of switching them to that from the clumping. So far they are still using the box and I've not seen any more blood. Keeping my fingers crossed it stays that way.

    Thank you for your good thoughts. I am keeping an eye on her, but I am hopeful she'll be fine.

    Posted 8 months ago by Rhindon #

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    I'm glad to hear this good news! You must be so relieved...I'm glad they're OK.

    Posted 8 months ago by corzak #

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    Nice to hear some good news!!!

    Posted 8 months ago by 2bpurring #

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    Yes, thank you. Although I don't like that any "cyst" showed up in her fecal. I'm hopeful they'll run another with their next shots in 3 weeks and it will be clear.

    Posted 8 months ago by Rhindon #

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