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My cat has smelly stool and gas (beyond normal)
by Jennorourke, Nov 28, 2008 08:47PM
Hi, I have a new kitten (my friend couldn't keep her). I have 3 other cats - so I am familiar with dealing with smelly litter boxes. However, this cat has a very strong rotten (like rotten teeth) odor after he has a bm and it lingers on his back end (my clothes even smell after he gets off my lap) he also has horrible gas that smells rotten. I have only had him for two days - I know that the home he was born into had many cats with little vet care. I know that this boy has had some shots and one wormer - (he appeared to have worms when my friend took him to the vet). I am wondering if the smell could be from poor diet or from dead worms that are passing in the stool. Is there anything that I can do to help him pass this - it doesn't seem healthy - infact he is also very thin. He is not yet neutered but I will neuter him after I get him healthy. Thank you in advance for any advise you can give.
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My mom's 2 new kittens were doing the stinky bm and foul gas, too. The reason that I came up with is that they were NOT on kitten chow. They were eating regular cat chow, and I think it was too rough on the kittens' digestive system. They are both about 5 mos. old now, and the bms are nowhere near as stinky.
Switch up the diet, and you'll see a change!
How old is he now? I am concerned about his vaccination and deworming history. Your best bet for him is to get him to your veterinarian for a good physical examination soon. Depending on what vaccines he has had, your veterinarian may suggest another round or two depending on his age and health status.
Also, most kittens need to be dewormed every 3 weeks until they are over 12 weeks old and then it is still a good idea to use some sort of prophylactic deworming at least every 3 months.
Has this kitten been tested for feline leukemia and/or FIV? How about your other cats? Are they tested? Do any of your cats go outside?
Zodiacqueen has the right idea...he needs to be on a good quality diet. I am less concerned about the kitten/cat food difference than I am the quality of the diet. Consider getting some Iams, Science Diet or Pro Plan kitten formulations. What do you fed your other cats?
I hope this gets better for you soon! Sounds like your nose needs a break!! :-)
Tomcat
Please take this cat to the vet and have him checked!
We discovered it was the canned food we were giving them along with the kitten chow. It was the beef flavored one. What a difference when we didn't give her that stuff.
The canned beef was like beans in people- Whew-