Does your cat have a saggy belly?
I have seen many cats with a layer of soft, hanging stuff on their belly (near the thighs). Many pet owners have also encountered this situation. So what causes cat belly sagging? is this normal?
1. Signs of illness
If your cat’s belly is sagging and it appears in a short period of time, it is recommended that you take it to the hospital for examination as soon as possible.
If it is round and bulging, it is likely to be ascites, gastrointestinal obstruction, pyometra, etc.; if it is soft and sagging, it is likely to be a tumor or hernia.
2, parasites
If the cat eats a lot but does not gain weight, and keeps losing weight, but its abdomen is bulging, the main thing to consider when petting is whether the cat has parasites. If the cat has worms in its belly, it means that the situation is quite serious, and the cat should be treated immediately. Dewormed.
3, original bag
If the cat’s belly is sagging, it is likely to be the original bag. This is a sign that the cat is living a nourishing life. Pet owners can gently press the cat's belly. If you press gently, you can clearly feel the ribs one by one through the meat, which means that the cat is not obese, but has a normal original bag.
The original bag is loose and elastic, which increases the cat's stretching ability, can increase the cat's movement speed, and can also help cats protect their organs during fights. It can also help cats store heat in case of emergency.
4, Pregnant
Cats’ belly will also sag during pregnancy, which is quite similar to the original bag. However, the cat's pregnant belly looks solid and does not wobble when walking, while the original bag can be clearly seen and wobbles when the cat stands and walks.
If your cat has had mating before, and its belly suddenly becomes enlarged, it is very likely that it is pregnant, so pet owners should pay attention.
5, obese cats
Sagging belly is most likely caused by obesity, which is what we call small belly and "swimming ring". If you can't feel the ribs with gentle pressure, and you can't feel the tailbone if you touch it backwards, and the cat doesn't seem to have a "waist" line, it means the cat is fat.
It is not a good thing for cats to be overweight. Pet owners should consider helping cats lose weight appropriately. Normally, you need to control the amount of food your cat feeds, just keep the cat 8 minutes full. As the staple cat food, you can choose a high-protein and medium-fat cat food as the main food, which will help maintain the healthy posture of the cat.
Conclusion: Does your cat have a saggy belly?
