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   Sandi, my Pixie became very ill with vomit and loose bowels. The vet did many tests and couldn't come up with an answer. After each trip to the vet she would feel better for awhile, and then the problem would start again. Pixie kept getting dehydrated too, was lethargic and generally miserable. One day I spotted some tape worm eggs and called the vet. She gave me one Cestex pill that works on tapeworm. After 2 days Pixie was cured, it was like a miracle, because I really thought I was going to lose her. The tapeworm is not always found in fecal tests, and some cats are very very sensitive to the tapeworm.

   Just wanted to share this info because her illness was so mysterious, the vet was totally stumped by her blood test results.

   Posted 4 years ago by Elene_YorkPA_7/21 #

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   Posted 4 years ago by paulajeanne #

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   Thanks Elaine, I'll keep that in mind. She has not had loose bowels but everyone (including cats, I'm sure) react differently to things. What do the eggs look like

   Posted 4 years ago by Cat talk rules #

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   Hi Sandi, you can normally spot tapeworm signs where the cat sleeps, they look like dried pieces of flat rice.

   Posted 4 years ago by BoogerMercurysMama #

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   Thank you I'll keep a look out for them

   Posted 4 years ago by Cat talk rules #

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   Sandi, Tessie may also eliminate them while using her box pooping and they will be white or cream color little links.

   Posted 4 years ago by BoogerMercurysMama #

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   Thanks, this is good to know. My other two cats are mad because Tessie is getting so much attention and Tessie is mad because I give her pills. I can't win around here right now. LOL

   Posted 4 years ago by Cat talk rules #

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