The cause of a bloated cat's belly needs to be identified first, and then a suitable solution can be chosen. First of all, if the bloating is caused by eating too much, the cat can be appropriately exercised to promote intestinal peristalsis and speed up digestion. In addition, you can also properly massage the cat’s abdomen, or use drugs to promote intestinal peristalsis. Secondly, if the bloated belly is caused by foreign body obstruction or ascites, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition.
1. Belly distension caused by eating too much
1. If the cat’s belly is distended due to eating too much, the owner can appropriately strengthen the cat’s exercise, such as taking the cat after meals Go out for a walk and use a cat teaser stick to attract the cat's attention and get the cat active, thereby promoting intestinal peristalsis and speeding up digestion.
2. In addition, owners can also massage the cat’s abdomen clockwise to help gastrointestinal motility and promote the discharge of gas.
3. If the cat’s abdominal distension is severe, the owner can, under the guidance of a pet doctor, feed the cat drugs that promote intestinal peristalsis to promote defecation, thereby alleviating the situation.
Note: After the cat’s condition returns to normal, do not suddenly feed a large amount of food. When feeding, you need to adhere to the principle of small meals and frequent meals to avoid bloating again.
2. Belly distension caused by foreign body obstruction
If the cat’s belly is distended due to foreign body obstruction, you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time to determine the size of the foreign body and the size of the foreign body. The location may require surgery to remove the foreign body if necessary. Owners should also be careful not to allow cats to eat randomly, especially needles, threads, plastics, sharp objects, etc. in the home should be kept away to prevent cats from contacting or accidentally eating them.
3. Belly distension caused by ascites
If there is obvious fluctuation when touching the cat’s abdomen, it is most likely caused by ascites, and you need to take the cat to the pet hospital immediately for treatment. Relevant examinations will be carried out to determine the specific cause, ascites will be extracted, and targeted treatment will be carried out.
