The 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. If the abdomen is abnormally enlarged and is accompanied by symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, and lack of appetite, it is recommended that the owner promptly Take the cat to the hospital for relevant examinations to identify the cause and provide treatment.

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.

During the treatment, the cat’s physical condition should be observed at any time. If there is severe pain in the abdomen and the cat does not eat or drink water, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in time.