1. Parasite reproduction: This is the most common cause of ascites found in cats. If the owner does not deworm the cat for too long, it may cause parasites to multiply in the cat’s body, resulting in abdominal distension. In particular, coccidia and tapeworms can cause ascites in kittens.
2. Cat pyometra: cat pyometra refers to the inability to discharge a large amount of purulent exudate due to infection in the uterus of the female cat, especially the atresia type. Compared with open pyometra, pyometra is more dangerous. Its appearance is abdominal distention, which is bilateral symmetrical swelling, and in severe cases, it will appear as a bucket. In severe cases, it can lead to uremia and even death.
3. Visceral failure: Because the heart, liver and kidneys in cats are all involved in the circulatory system and the removal of excess fluid and waste. Therefore, if the cat’s inner body is completely exhausted or the work intensity is reduced, it will also cause the cat to develop ascites.
4. Ovarian tumors in cats: The main cause of ovarian tumors in cats is the disorder of sex hormone secretion, especially follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. Ovarian cysts can result when cats produce too much follicle-stimulating hormone and not enough luteinizing hormone.
5. Cat Chuanfu: I believe that all owners know something about Cat Chuanfu. There are two types of transmission: dry and wet. One of the symptoms of wet cat belly is abdominal distension, because wet cat belly has obvious exudative fluid, which gathers in the chest, abdominal cavity and other parts, making the cat’s belly look bulging.
6. Malnutrition: The last type of cat bloating is malnutrition, because cats are carnivores and need a lot of protein every day . However, if the owner feeds the cat a single nutrient food for a long time, it will cause the cat to develop low-protein ascites. This condition is caused by a drop in osmotic pressure and a large amount of water entering the abdominal cavity, which can be improved and treated.
