Can kittens be too fat?
It is not uncommon to see kittens who are gaining weight and excess body fat too rapidly, which could increase their risk for digestive disorders and chronic obesity later in life. After weaning, which usually happens between 5-8 weeks of age, a kitten accommodates to intermittent feeding.
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.
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.
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)
How can I tell if my cat has a tumor in his stomach?
When the cat has abdominal distension due to tumors, the belly area either enlarges or becomes loose and flabby. The tumor is a rigid mass which means the cat’s stomach feels hard. We might also see other symptoms such as: Only the vet can give an accurate diagnosis, especially because many of these symptoms also present with various diseases.
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.
Why does my kitten have a hard belly?
Perhaps the most common cause of a hard or swollen belly in kittens is internal parasites. If you pick the kitten up, you may be able to see they have a distended abdomen.
