Belly refers to the abdomen. A large abdomen in cats may be caused by overeating, pregnancy, indigestion, feline infectious peritonitis, intestinal obstruction, rectal tumors, etc. If the abdomen is enlarged due to overeating or pregnancy, it is a normal physiological phenomenon and generally does not require treatment. When the food is completely absorbed by the body, the abdomen will return to normal. If the abdomen is abnormally enlarged and accompanied by nausea, abdominal pain, lack of appetite and other symptoms, it needs to be treated with drugs and surgery under the guidance of a doctor. If the condition continues to worsen, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the hospital for relevant examinations in time. , identify the cause and treat it.
1. Overeating
If a cat eats too much, it will cause food to accumulate in the gastrointestinal area and not be fully digested, resulting in an enlarged abdomen. This is a normal phenomenon. , when the food is digested by the body, the abdomen will return to normal.
2. Pregnancy
If it is a female cat and is already pregnant, as the fetus gradually increases, the abdomen will become larger. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require medication.
3. Indigestion
Mainly caused by long-term overeating and slow gastrointestinal motility, it will affect the normal absorption and digestion of food, leading to long-term accumulation in the stomach, resulting in abdominal distension , vomiting and other adverse reactions, and can also cause the abdomen to slowly bulge, and you need to take medication to promote digestion as directed by your doctor.
4. Feline infectious peritonitis
It is a viral infectious disease. The disease will cause damage to the peritoneal area and cause inflammatory reactions, such as slow abdominal enlargement, abdominal distension and pain, etc. , you need to follow the doctor’s advice and take pet-specific antiviral drug treatment.
5. Intestinal obstruction
If you suffer from intestinal obstruction, it will cause obstacles in the passage of intestinal contents, causing severe abdominal pain, vomiting, indigestion and other symptoms, and will also affect the The speed of gastrointestinal peristalsis causes food to accumulate in the gastrointestinal area for a long time, resulting in abdominal enlargement. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and undergo surgical treatment.
6. Rectal tumors
If there is a tumor in the rectum, as the tumor grows, it may cause the abdominal volume to increase. You can follow the doctor's advice and undergo chemical treatment. , or surgical removal of lesions can be performed under the operation of a doctor.
Observe the cat at all times during treatmentRegarding the cat’s physical condition, if there is severe pain in the abdomen and the cat is not eating or drinking, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in time.
