The causes of ascites in cats include viral hepatitis, peritonitis, lobar pneumonia, pericarditis, tuberculosis, cirrhosis, etc. They need to be treated with drugs and surgery. Active treatment can control the further development of the disease and reduce the impact on the body after the disease. of damage. If the disease continues to worsen and the above treatments have no effect, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for relevant examinations in time, and then actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment according to the specific conditions of the examination, which can achieve clinical cure effects.
1. Viral hepatitis
It is mainly caused by a variety of viral infections, such as hepatitis A virus, hepatitis E virus, etc. Symptoms such as pain in the liver area, hepatomegaly, and anorexia will appear. As the condition progresses, Development may lead to liver inflammation and ascites. It is necessary to take pet-specific antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Peritonitis
It is an inflammatory reaction that occurs in the chest and peritoneum. Symptoms such as abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting may occur. As the disease progresses, it may lead to local inflammation. Severe, causing large amounts of ascites. Antibiotics can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Lobar pneumonia
It may be caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae infection. Symptoms such as fever, chest pain, cough, and sputum production may occur. In severe cases, it may cause Pulmonary edema, causing large amounts of pleural effusion. Intravenous antibiotic treatment is required under the supervision of a doctor.
4. Pericarditis
It is an acute and chronic inflammatory disease that occurs in the pericardium. It is considered to be related to infection, abnormal autoimmune mechanism and other factors. It may cause chest tightness, asthma, severe cough, Symptoms such as chest pain may lead to local mucosal inflammation and large amounts of ascites as the disease progresses. Pericardiocentesis is required under the supervision of a doctor to drain excess ascites.
5. Pulmonary tuberculosis
Mainly caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, it can cause damage to the lung mucosa and cause pain. When the local area is stimulated by inflammation, purulent secretions will appear. Cause ascites. Anti-tuberculosis drug treatment needs to be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
6. Liver cirrhosis
If you have liver cirrhosis, it will cause damage to liver function, cause portal hypertension, increase vascular permeability, and cause the fluid in the blood vessels to flow outward. thus formingLeakage occurs and ascites occurs. Liver transplantation can be performed under the supervision of a doctor.
During the treatment period, it is necessary to increase nutrition for the cat. You can give the cat some cat food and canned cat food with high nutritional value, which can improve the lack of nutrients in the body and help promote recovery from the disease.
