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About my cat's sagging tummy??
I have a one year old female cat who we got fixed when she was about 3-4 months old. Now her tummy hangs about 3 inches down. My guess is that she weighs about 8lbs. She's not overweight or anything. Is this normal for a fixed female cat?? thanks.
9 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
yes, this is perfectly normal, and is quite common after a female is fixed.
- 1 decade ago
Does your cat get enough exercise?
Is she overweight?
When you feel her tummy, are there any lumps in it?
If your cat gets enough exercise & she's not overweight & you can't feel anything in there that shouldn't be, don't worry about it.
Some cats just have pretty loose skin there. We had a little kitty that weighed maybe 6 pounds during the summer. She wasn't wormy, ate well, got lots & lots of exercise, had a clean bill of health & a swinging tummy. It was normal for her.
If you are still worried, a trip to the vet & the subsequent fee would be worth easing your mind. ;)
- Anonymous1 decade ago
It must be normal because my 3-year-old female has had a sagging tummy since I got her spayed. She is very active & plays a lot & weighs a little over 8 lbs. You can tell when you touch it that its just extra skin. No fat or anything in there.
- 1 decade ago
It's normal for a fixed cat most likely your cat is not that active. My two fixed cats have the same sagging tummy.
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- Marcie HLv 51 decade ago
Both of my fixed femal cats have the sagging tummy. The larger one seems to have the largest sagging tummy... Its normal..
- ChaliceLv 71 decade ago
Yes it is normal, and male cats get it too.
See if you can weigh your cat properly to get a sure idea of her weight - she'd have to be absolutey tiny for 8lb to be overweight!
Chalice
Source(s): veterinary nurse - 1 decade ago
I think your cat just needs to be played with more. Excercise to tighten up her muscles. I have cats with tight skin and saggy skin. Some cats are just that way so no need to worry.
- 1 decade ago
If you're really concerned... go to a vet, but I've seen this in MANY spayed cats. I've even heard it called the "spay sway." :P