The belly of the kitten is bulging like a balloon

The belly refers to the abdomen. The bulging belly of a kitten may be caused by pregnancy, obesity, functional indigestion, parasite infection, liver ascites, feline infectious peritonitis, and other reasons. It requires general treatment and oral medication to improve. Through active and effective treatment, the disease progression can be controlled, the damage to the body after illness can be minimized, and the abdomen can return to normal. If the condition continues to worsen, it is recommended for the owner to take the kitten to the hospital for related checks in a timely manner, and then actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment based on the examination results.

1. Pregnancy

If the kitten is a female and has not had a menstrual period for a long time, it may be pregnant. You can take the kitten to the hospital for related checks. As the fetus grows gradually, it will increase the volume of the abdomen, making it look like a balloon. This is a normal phenomenon and does not require special treatment.

1. Obesity

If the kitten often eats and drinks excessively, lies down after eating, and lacks exercise, it will affect the normal digestion of food, causing the food to be converted into fat and accumulated in certain areas, resulting in a swollen abdomen. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and requires reducing the intake, taking walks or running after eating to promote digestion and burn fat.

1. Functional indigestion

Usually caused by an unhealthy diet and abnormal immune mechanisms, it affects the speed of gastrointestinal peristalsis, causing food to accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in a bulging abdomen. It requires medication for pets to promote digestion according to the doctor's advice.

1. Parasite infection

If the intestines are infected with a large number of parasites, it will cause the food to cannot be directly absorbed and digested after eating, resulting in a bulging abdomen similar to a balloon or a football. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice and take deworming medication.

1. Liver ascites

It refers to the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity caused by liver disease, also known as liver ascites. It can cause renal impairment, abdominal distension, abdominal pain, and bloating. In severe cases, it may lead to liver failure and require surgical drainage of the ascites to improve.

1. Feline infectious peritonitis

This disease is caused by feline infectious peritonitis virus infection. After infection, it causes damage to the peritoneum, leading to inflammatory reactions such as abdominal distension, fever, and difficulty breathing. If not improved in a timely manner, it may threaten life and require anti-viral medication according to the doctor's advice.

During the recovery period, the owner should constantly observe the kitten's physical condition and give abdominal massages to accelerate the speed of gastrointestinal peristalsis, which is beneficial to digestion and minimizes damage to the body after illness. It is also recommended for the owner to take the kitten to the hospital for regular check-ups to understand the disease progression and recovery status.