What causes a swollen belly in Your Cat?
If these organs fail to function or are ruptured somehow, they can release the toxic fluids they normally hold into the abdomen and abdominal cavity. This will cause swollen belly in your cat, but it’s the least of your worries at this point. If your cat experiences abdominal organ failure, it’s likely to go septic, which is highly lethal.
Can a 13 year old cat have a swollen tummy?
Have just taken 13yr old Nala to vets with VERY swollen tummy; he’s always been ultra skinny. He’s content and affectionate, dsn’t seem to be in any pain even when abdomen area touched and eating well. Vet wouldnt give any suggestions as to wot cd be wrong until after bloodtests and ultrasound next week.
Why does my kitten have a cyst in her abdomen?
This is the most common reason for ascites in younger cats/kittens. Cats may also become infected by eating flies or cockroaches that carry Isospora cysts. Isospora infections usually cause no problems in adult cats but can cause significant disease in younger cats or kittens.
What to do about an elderly cat’s swollen tummy?
Thank you all for your kind expressions, bless old Nala, he leaves many memories and a stockpile of antihistamine cream after his meant to be affectionate but deadly playfighting with us!! (You must log in or sign up to post here.)
When does a cat get a swollen abdomen?
Your cat developed a swollen abdomen overnight or over the course of several days. Your cat developed a swollen abdomen over the course of several weeks or months. Discuss your cat’s eating patterns. Your cat’s appetite is likely connected to their swollen abdomen.
This is the most common reason for ascites in younger cats/kittens. Cats may also become infected by eating flies or cockroaches that carry Isospora cysts. Isospora infections usually cause no problems in adult cats but can cause significant disease in younger cats or kittens.
How to tell if your cat has a bloated stomach?
Until the vet knows just what has caused the bloated stomach, knowing the cat’s symptoms helps the pet owner fill the vet in more accurately: 1 Repeated attempts to vomit or belch. 2 Swollen abdomen and stomach. 3 Drooling. 4 Lethargy. 5 Pale gums. 6 (more items)
What causes a female cat’s belly to expand?
Benign or malignant tumor growths on organs or glands can also lead to an expanded belly. Older cats or unwell cats can lose muscle mass which can make the abdomen look enlarged. During pregnancy, a female cat’s uterus will expand rapidly.
