The belly refers to the abdomen. A kitten’s belly that bulges like a balloon may be caused by pregnancy, obesity, functional indigestion, parasite infection, liver ascites, feline infectious peritonitis, etc. It requires general treatment and oral medication. Improved methods, through active and effective treatment, can control the progression of the disease, reduce the damage to the body after the disease, and help the abdomen return to normal. If the condition continues to worsen, it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to the hospital for relevant examinations in time, and then actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment based on the examination results.
1. Pregnancy
If it is a female kitten and has not had menstruation for a long time, it may be pregnancy. You can take the kitten to the hospital for relevant examinations. As the fetus gradually increases, , will cause the abdomen to increase in size and become shaped like a balloon, which is a normal phenomenon and does not require special treatment.
2. Body obesity
If you often overeat, often lie down after eating, and lack exercise, it will affect the normal digestion of food and cause the food to be converted into fat in the body. , accumulate locally, resulting in abdominal enlargement, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. The intake needs to be reduced, and the owner needs to take the kitten for a walk or run after eating to promote food digestion and fat burning in the body.
3. Functional indigestion
Usually caused by unhealthy eating habits and abnormal autoimmune mechanisms, which can affect the speed of gastrointestinal motility and lead to long-term accumulation of food in the gastrointestinal tract. As a result, the abdomen becomes enlarged and bulging, and it is necessary to take medicines specially designed for pets to promote digestion as directed by the doctor.
4. Infection with Parasites
If a large number of parasites are infected in the intestines, food cannot be directly absorbed and digested by the body after eating, resulting in a bulging abdomen. And it is shaped like a balloon or a football, so you need to follow the doctor's advice and take deworming medication.
5. Hepatic ascites
Refers to liver-derived diseases that cause fluid to accumulate in the abdominal cavity to form ascites. It is also called hepatogenic ascites and can cause damage to kidney function. It can cause symptoms such as abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and bloating. In severe cases, it may cause liver failure. You need to follow the doctor's advice and surgically remove the ascites from the body to improve it.
6. Feline infectious peritonitis
It is a disease caused by feline infectious peritonitis virus infection. After the disease, it will cause peritoneal damage and cause inflammatory reactions, such as abdominal distension, fever, difficulty breathing and other symptoms. If not improved in time, it may be life-threatening. You need to take antiviral medication as directed by your doctor.
During the recovery period, the kitten’s physical condition should be observed at any time, and abdominal massage can also be performed, which can speed up the peristalsis of the gastrointestinal tract, facilitate food digestion, and reduce the damage to the body after illness. It is also recommended that the owner Take the kitten to the hospital for regular check-ups to understand the development of the disease and recovery.
