chaser
his stomach has become very swollen
Symptoms:
Constipation, Lethargy
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Cat Goorsky says:
October 17th, 2008 at 12:15 PM
It depends on what else is going on. If he's not eating, drinking, or wanting to do a whole lot, it can be pretty serious. I would take him to a vet so they can perform a physical exam, bloodwork, and probably even x-rays. Any vomiting/diarrhea? Any other symptoms?
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User suggests:
January 22nd, 2010 at 04:57 PM
It sounds like FIP or Feline Infectious Peritonitis. In that case it could be very serious. Any of the following clinical signs in your cat could be due to Feline Infectious Peritonitis: •recurring fevers •weight loss •inappetance •increased laziness •sudden swelling of the abdomen •any change in colour of the iris or any cloudiness in the eyes •bleeding in the eyes •difficulty breathing (the cat breathing through his mouth) •loss of balance or sudden clumsy appearance •fits or seizures •personality changes If your cat is not been vaccinated for this, it could be FIP that he caught from a outdoor cat. This all depends on the age of your cat and its lifestyle (indoor or outdoor or both) But at any rate you should definitely take chaser to the vet.
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User suggests:
January 22nd, 2010 at 06:12 PM
Oops! I accidentally misread the symptom list! FIP is very unlikely. Sorry!
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