Feline ascites is generally caused by some idiopathic diseases, including but not limited to renal failure, malnutrition, and peritonitis. Most sick cats will show symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, lethargy, increased abdominal circumference, and difficulty breathing. Once a cat is found to be sick, it should be sent to a regular pet hospital for treatment immediately.
Causes of ascites in cats
Ascites is a phenomenon in which fluid accumulates in a cat's abdominal cavity. It is generally caused by some underlying diseases, such as renal failure and malnutrition. , peritonitis, etc. These fluids may come from the cat’s blood vessels, abdominal wall, or from the cat’s internal organs.
Under normal circumstances, although there will be fluid flowing into the abdominal cavity, through the backflow of capillaries and other structures, the two can ultimately maintain a stable relationship. But once the cat gets sick, this balance will be damaged, causing the fluid to flow into the abdominal cavity faster than the input speed, resulting in ascites.
Cats that develop ascites are often accompanied by symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, lethargy, etc., and they often squat, and their abdominal circumference will also increase significantly. In severe cases, ascites can press against a cat's chest, causing shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
If a cat gets ascites, it must go to a regular pet hospital for treatment immediately. This disease cannot be cured by the owner giving the cat medicine at home. Abuse of medicine may cause End the cat's life earlier.
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