To feel whether the cat's bladder is bloated, you must first determine the location of the cat's bladder, which is near the tail vertebra in the lower abdomen. Then you can feel the cat's bladder. If the bladder feels hard and ball-shaped, it means the bladder is full. If the bladder you feel is a soft and elastic ball, it means the bladder is not full. Owners need to be careful not to use too much force when touching the cat's bladder to avoid accidentally injuring the cat due to pain reaction.
1. The location of the cat's bladder
To touch the bladder, you must first know the approximate location of the cat's bladder. The bladder is located in the middle of the lower abdomen near the tail vertebra. When touching the bladder clinically, the cat is usually allowed to stand naturally, with one hand holding the cat's back and the other hand extending from the front of the cat's thigh into the abdomen to touch the bladder. If a relatively hard round object can be touched between the legs, , indicating that the bladder is distended. If the owner cannot find the location or the cat is uncooperative, it can be taken to the hospital for professionals to touch it. If necessary, a B-ultrasound scan can be used.
2. The difference between a bloated and distended bladder in cats
Under normal circumstances, as long as a cat urinates normally, the bladder we feel will be a soft and elastic ball, but if If the cat's bladder is bloated, you will feel a large lump in the cat's bladder, which feels hard to the touch, and may be accompanied by a low and hoarse sound. Sometimes the cat will urinate when the bladder is touched.
3. What to do if the cat’s bladder is bloated
If the cat’s bladder is full but unable to urinate, the owner can hold the bladder to allow the cat to urinate with minimal pressure. . If the effect is not satisfactory, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a pet hospital for treatment, check the reason for its inability to urinate, and provide timely treatment.
