Stool samples - tests for internal parasites. Sometimes several samples must be collected to identify parasite, due to inconsistency of parasites in stool. Most kittens have roundworms , given to them by the mother cat. For this reason, most veterinarians recommend de-worming all kittens for roundworms as routine. If a kitten or cat has had fleas, the incident of tapeworms will increase.
Tapeworms look like rice in the stool.
Kittens with a bad case of roundworms or tapeworms can have runny stools, gas, a bloated stomach, a deficiency in nutritional intake, and anemia. Parasites can be deadly to a kitten if not dealt with in immediately. Other common parasites includes guardia and coccidia .