Why does my cat have a protruding belly?

Question

Is it normal for a cat to have a protruding belly? I wouldn't say he is fat in general, but when you feel his underside, there us a big bulge going from just below his front legs to just above his back legs. I just noticed it fairly recently. Does this just mean he has a fat belly or can it mean something else?

Answer 1

Maybe you are over feeding him!!!!!

Answer 2

if ur cat is female, check or take her to vet to see if she is pregnant. who knows? the big bulge u feel might be one of her kitten inside. if she has changed her attitude, or eating more these days will insure u taht she is pregnant.

Answer 3

worms probally

Answer 4

Take him to the vet for a check-up "just in case".

Answer 5

Could be sooo many things.  I would seriously have a vet check it out.  Especially since it just appeared.  Does he appear healthy otherwise?  You could be describing anything from a fat pad to a hernia to FIP.  

Good Luck, Hope it is nothing. :)

Answer 6

Well.mabay the male is a female.cause my cat just had kittens.she was like that but he or she need to be took to the vet.

Answer 7

Has he been checked for worms? If not then it's a good idea to do so

Answer 8

pregnant?

just fat?

* if the worst comes to the worst * tumour ?

maybe you should get it checked up on...just incase or call or google it...thats what i do:)

Answer 9

was he neutered?soemtimes a distended belly happens after neutering,,,he could of also had a hernia at birth- my cat had this also and it didnt pose him any problems

note: although like the first answerer said you might just ant to take him in and check for worms to be on the safe side

Answer 10

If its female she's preggers