A cat's enlarged belly does not necessarily mean ascites. There are many reasons for a cat's enlarged belly, such as pregnancy, eating too much, parasites, or tumors in the abdominal cavity that cause the abdominal cavity to become enlarged, etc. If you want to determine whether your cat has ascites, you need to conduct corresponding examinations.

Symptoms of ascites in cats

1. The general symptoms are not obvious in the early stage of the disease, and the main manifestation is a decrease in mental appetite.

2. Afterwards, there will be obvious abdominal distension, abdominal girth enlargement, and weight gain.

3. The lower limbs are swollen, the abdomen is distended, the abdominal wall is tight and shiny, and it is as strong as a frog's belly.

4. The patient has difficulty walking, sometimes the diaphragm is significantly elevated, shortness of breath and umbilical hernia occur, and hepatic ascites is accompanied by pleural effusion, mostly on the right side.

Causes of ascites in cats

1. When a cat suffers from liver disease, ascites may occur, and the cat may also be accompanied by jaundice. , high fever and other symptoms.

2. When a cat suffers from heart disease, generalized edema will occur in the late stage of heart failure, which will also cause the cat to develop ascites. At this time, a cardiac examination is required.

3. Cats may also develop ascites when they suffer from wet infectious peritonitis.