Priority: Immediate

Overview

• This is an emergency.
• Contact your veterinarian or after-hours emergency care facility immediately.

Symptom Considerations

• Abdominal bloating can happen for a lot different reasons.
• Other symptoms can help identify the cause.
  • Please repeat the Pet Health Checker to assess symptoms not already addressed.
• Some questions to prepare for:
  • How long has your cat been bloated?
  • Has this happened before?
  • If yes, when?
  • When did your cat last eat or drink?
  • How much did your cat eat or drink?
  • If your cat is an intact female, when was her last heat?
• Your cat may need:
  • Blood work
  • Urinalysis
  • X-rays

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