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