A kitten's big belly may be caused by eating too much too fast, internal parasite infection, cat-borne infection, etc. First of all, if the kitten eats too much too quickly, the kitten's abdomen is generally hard and the spirit will not be greatly affected. The owner can fast for the kitten for a day and feed an appropriate amount of probiotics to promote digestion. Secondly, if the cat has a big belly but a thin body, it may be that there are a lot of parasites in the body and needs to be dewormed in time. Finally, if the kitten is lethargic and has poor appetite, and there is an obvious fluctuating sensation when gently patting the abdomen, it is likely that the cat is transmitting abdominal disease and needs timely medical attention.
1. Eating too much too fast
Kittens’ organs are immature and they don’t feel full. If they eat too much or too fast, food will accumulate in the intestines and cause abdominal distension. Bloated and looks huge. In this case, it is recommended to fast for the cat for a day and feed an appropriate amount of probiotics to help the intestines and stomach digest food. It can also allow the kitten to exercise more to enhance gastrointestinal motility. If the kitten's stomach disappears, it proves that it is just full for a while. When feeding the kitten, just follow the principle of eating less and more meals.
2. Internal parasite infection
If the cat has a big belly but is very thin, and is also accompanied by symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, and even vomiting and excrement. If worms are visible to the naked eye and there is blood in the stool, there is a high probability that there are a lot of parasites in the kitten’s belly. In this case, it is recommended to take the kitten to the pet hospital for a fecal examination and choose safe and effective anthelmintics to deworm the kitten.
3. Cat's belly
If the kitten's belly suddenly becomes very large, there will be obvious fluctuations when gently patted, and bones can be touched in other parts. If he is very thin, then he should consider whether the ascites is caused by cat-induced abdominal distension. In this case, you need to take the cat to a nearby pet hospital for treatment immediately. The sooner the cat is treated, the higher the chance of cure.
