Our cat looks bloated around the lower chest area and didn’t have an appetite this morning. I don’t know if he just ate too muchbof anything outdoors or if this might be something major that needs medical attendance. He is around 1.5 years old and has been neutered. Thank you in advance for your advice/thoughts!

  • aramis87@fedia.io
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    2 months ago

    Vet. It’s possible for a cats intestines to get wrapped around themselves, which can kill them.

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    2 months ago

    I’d call my vet. They‘d rather be annoyed by an exam that turns out to be normal than rush around in a panic because you let a concern sit too long.

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    2 months ago

    Dunno about cats, but a dog’s stomach can fold in over itself causing bloating and considerable pain possibly leading to death. You should get a vets opinion, even if your pet is still pooing.

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    2 months ago

    Do you care about the cats health a lot? Then go to the vet

    Do you kinda care about the cat, and it is what it is? Ask the internet and wait a few days.

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      2 months ago

      aw, be nice. OP might be a kid, might not have a lot of money for a vet, might not realize that cats can be in a fair amount of pain before showing it, etc.

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      2 months ago

      In some backwoods places, like the US, this could cost a few hundred dollars just to get a simple answer. Just like human medical care, many people simply cannot afford it.

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    8 days ago

    Update; Thanks to everyone for their inputs. I’ve been to the vet as many suggested and it turned out that he just overate (probably broke into a neighbours home to feed). After a full day of rest, he went back into his usual shape. Please note that he gets enough food from us. Just like most cats, he’s very food motivated ^^’