Most people treat their pets like family, carefully nurturing and taking care of them, and when their pets show any abnormalities, they become very anxious. Sometimes, not knowing the exact cause, they randomly medicate their pets, which can make the problem worse. For example, if a kitten’s belly is bloated, not knowing the cause but treating it blindly may lead to very dangerous situations. So, what causes a kitten’s belly to bloat? Let's briefly discuss it.

First, when you find that your cat’s belly is bloated, do not press it hard with your hands because you do not know the exact situation yet. Pressing rashly may cause unpredictable consequences. Then consider whether the cat is pregnant. If it’s a male cat, skip this step. If it’s a female cat and has mated before, then check if it is pregnant. Generally, there are early signs which are easy to identify.

If pregnancy is ruled out, then check if your cat is too fat or has overeaten. If this is the reason, the cat should be encouraged to exercise more and be gently massaged on the belly daily to promote gastrointestinal digestion. Because if the bloated belly is due to obesity or overeating, it is often accompanied by poor digestion, so helping the cat digest is best. You may also feed some medicine that promotes digestion so the cat can recover faster and feel more comfortable.

If the above two factors are excluded, then the bloated belly may be due to illness, most commonly ascites. To determine which part has fluid buildup, a detailed examination at the hospital is necessary. Therefore, once you find the cat’s belly is bloated due to illness, you should immediately take it to the hospital for treatment.

What causes a kitten’s belly to bloat? Many factors in daily life can cause this condition in cats, so it is important to pay close attention to your cat. This way, when abnormalities appear, the cause can be identified promptly and help can be given in time.