My cat is 11 and this is something that has been ongoing for a while but the vets dont seem to be a lot of help. He seems to be allergic to some kind of food as well, so we switched to can food-seafood only and that seemed to help his skin. He likes to scratch around his eyes and face. His intestines seem hard and his stomach is oozing this clear stuff. He doesnt seem to be in pain he seems happy. He eats well and uses the litter box fine. Any suggestions? Maybe a different vet?
angelina2016-12-26T04:13:59Z
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There are a number of causes of a swollen belly (abdomen) in cats, the swelling may be due to fluid, a tumour, gas, obstruction, worms etc. Depending on the severity of the swelling, breathing may become difficult and you may find your cat becomes lethargic. What causes a swollen abdomen in cats? Ascites - Fluid accumulation in the abdomen, there are a number of possible causes including liver disease, ruptured bladder, right sided heart failure and peritonitis. Cushing's Syndrome - A metabolic disorder due to the overproduction of the hormone cortisol. It is caused by the over administration of cortisone (known as "veterinary induced"), adrenal or pituitary tumours. FIP - A fatal viral infection caused by certain strains of the coronavirus. Dietary intolerance - Can cause a build up of gasses in the stomach. Giving your cat milk is one common cause of bloat. Cancer - There are many cancers which can occur in the abdomen resulting in swelling. Gastrointestinal obstruction - Due to ingestion of foreign object, hairballs, tumours etc. Pregnancy - Your cat's belly will be noticeably larger around the fifth week of pregnancy. Some cats will experience morning sickness in the early weeks and may lose their appetite. Organ enlargement - Due to tumours or fluid build up. Pyometra - Infection of the uterus. Worms - Roundworms, in particular, can cause abdominal distension, particularly kittens. Weight gain - There are medical causes of weight gain, however, the most common reason is overfeeding and/or inactivity.