My Cats Were Treated For Roundworm 2 Days Ago. I

Posted on Wed, 1 Jan 2020

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Question : my cats were treated for roundworm 2 days ago. i was concerned because we share everything. i been having nausea, stomach pain, and diarreah, possible fever. i went to urgent care to get help. i had to do a stool sample. but they closed before my body produced one. finally i did and used my phone app microscope to check. and i do have worms too. urgent care is closed tomorrow due to new year. i have reeses pinworm stuff i bought at walmart. my question could i go on and do this treatment while waiting on doctor or do i have to wait and give worms longer to migrate other places?

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (7 minutes later)

i feel like i maybe feverish too

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
You need not wait.
You can go ahead with the treatment with the stuff you got from Walmart.
It is effective for both round worms and pinworms.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 hours later)

thank you so much doctor. i been worrying myself sick about it. i will tell my doctor when i drop off sample that i took this stuff.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (54 minutes later)

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Welcome

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Welcome

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (5 hours later)

can i take sinus XXXXXXX after taking the dewormer without any interactions?

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (26 minutes later)

and can cats get roundworm from me? since they were treated two days before me

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (14 hours later)

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Hi,
Yes you can take Sinus XXXXXXX after taking deworming medication.
You can discuss with Veterinary doctor about the possibility of your cat getting round worm infestation.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (30 hours later)

this is going on the third day after taking that dewormer. i have had no symptoms. i have hardly even had a bowel movement. my stomach rumbles and i feel like i have to go, but when i do, not much comes out. im starting to get really worried. is this normal?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Are you able to pass something?
Are you able to pass flatus?
Is there abdominal distension?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (32 minutes later)

yes. i do pass gas. the only thing is the rumbling. no pain

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (2 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
As long as you are passing gas, there is no need to worry.
Take fiber supplements and drink lot of fluids to ease your bowel movements.
Regards,
Dr.R.K

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D