Abdomen suddenly becomes large and hard in cats

This situation should first undergo B-ultrasound and X-ray examinations to determine if it is a tumor or fluid. If it is a tumor, further laboratory tests and blood gas biochemical tests should be conducted to determine if it is benign or malignant. If it is fluid, the location should be identified. If the fluid is in the bladder and accompanied by urinary retention, bladder inflammation and bladder stones should be considered. These issues also need to be confirmed through further examination.

Bloated and hard abdomen in cats

A bloated and hard abdomen in cats may be caused by the following conditions: First, if the cat is a female and has been mated or has the opportunity to contact a male, it may be caused by pregnancy. Second, urinary tract diseases such as bladder hydronephrosis and urethral obstruction can make the cat's abdomen appear bloated. Third, feline infectious peritonitis or other internal organ hydrops can cause a bloated abdomen. Fourth, abdominal tumors can cause the cat's abdomen to swell. Fifth, overfeeding in kittens can cause a bloated abdomen.

Symptoms of feline tumors

General symptoms of feline tumors include weight loss, loss of appetite, difficulty in movement, or sudden swelling and pain in a specific part of the body. If a cat has swelling in a certain part, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a pet hospital as soon as possible to confirm if it is a tumor, the nature of the tumor, and whether surgical removal is needed to avoid delay in treatment.

Treatment of feline tumors

The treatment of feline tumors usually includes the following aspects: First, under the condition of allowing fine-needle aspiration, preliminary determination of tumor nature is conducted by fine-needle aspiration. Second, surgical removal is performed, along with tissue pathology slice examination. Third, based on the results of the tissue pathology examination, it is determined whether chemotherapy is needed for treatment.