How do you tell if your cat is bloated?

Question

If the cat is bloated, what are the physical ramifications of this? My year old cat is very full feeling and he is very tender under his legs near his groin or lymph nodes. I'm calling the vet in the morning, but it's midnight here and I need to know if there is anything I can do now.

Answer 1

does he yell in pain when you squeeze his stomach/bladder area? my cat had bladder problem and the vet had to squeeze the urine out by pressing on the bladder. BUT, don't do it on ur own becuase it take sexperience to know how and where to press properly...

in the mean time, just keep watch of ur cats temperature, make sure he doesn't get fever. if he does, quickly wipe his body down with cool water.

Answer 2

Has this cat urinated recently? If the cat has been to the litterbox and was straining to urinate, the cat is blocked. THIS IS AN EMERGENCY. You need to get the cat to the vet TONIGHT. If you don't the cat will die, because the bladder will rupture or will become gangrenous from the blood supply cut off to the bladder.  

Answer 3

There are a few different things it could be.  I had a kitten who became severely bloated.  I took her to the vet and he ran a bunch of tests and found that her abdomen was filled with fluid.  He drained it off and had it tested.  When the results came back a few days later he told me that she had FIV (the feline equivilancy of HIV).  I was given the option of giving her medication to keep her comfortable until she died or to put her to sleep.  I had her put to sleep.  

Every animal I've had that has become bloated has not turned out well.  I would contact an emergency vet in your area and get him in ASAP.

Answer 4

How to Tell if a Cat or Dog May Need Veterinary Care

This information sheet is designed to help non-veterinary shelter staff evaluate the health of cats and dogs. It’s not a comprehensive guide and will not give you all the answers, but it lists the more common signs of health and illness in dogs and cats. Also, it’s not meant to replace veterinary care or advice, but only to help you decide if a cat or dog may need veterinary assistance.

The best way to evaluate the general health of a cat or dog is to give the animal a thor-ough nose-to-tail examination. Ask a friendly veterinarian or vet tech from your community to come to your shelter and train you and other staff. Then establish your own routine, and thoroughly and methodically examine each animal using the same series of steps each time. That way, you won’t overlook some of the more subtle — yet often serious — health conditions often missed with a quick once-over. Dogs and especially cats can “hide” illnesses or other ailments, so try not to let them fool you!

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