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Why does a female cat’s belly bulge out after being neutered?

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Michael Jackson
Clinically, the belly refers to the abdomen. After a cat is neutered, the abdomen will bulge out, which may be caused by fat liquefaction, wound suppuration, mastitis, peritonitis and other reasons. Sterilization is an invasive surgery that will leave local wounds after the surgery. If not disinfected in time, it will lead to local suppuration, affect the speed of wound healing, and increase the risk of other diseases. Corresponding treatment measures need to be taken promptly. If this condition continues to worsen, it is recommended that the owner take the female cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time to prevent the condition from getting worse.

1. Fat liquefaction

The occurrence of fat liquefaction mainly refers to the change of the fat tissue in the wound from solidification to liquid, causing local leakage, affecting the shape of the fat, and also causing Partial abdominal protrusion. Intravenous antiviral drug treatment needs to be carried out under the operation of a doctor, or physical therapy and surgery can be treated according to the doctor's advice.

2. Wound suppuration

If the wound is not cleaned and cared for after the sterilization operation, it will lead to local bacterial invasion, resulting in suppuration, local swelling, and also Accompanied by pain. It can be improved by using antibiotic ointment as directed by your doctor.

3. Mastitis

Mastitis is mainly an inflammation of the mammary gland tissue. Symptoms such as breast redness, swelling, heat pain, and lumps will appear, and the entire abdominal muscles of the cat will appear local bulges. One piece. It is necessary to take antibiotic treatment under the guidance of a doctor, which can control the increase in inflammation and restore the local area to smoothness.

4. Peritonitis

If you suffer from peritonitis, it will cause damage to the peritoneum, causing local suppuration, causing abdominal swelling, and you will feel slight pain when you touch it with your hands. You need to take pet-specific antibiotics as directed by your doctor.

During the treatment, the local skin must be kept clean and hygienic, and no bathing is allowed, otherwise it will easily lead to local inflammation. The female cat should be taken to the hospital for regular check-ups to understand the recovery situation.