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My kitten has a swollen belly, vomiting, diarrhea. Is it FIP?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1lb

Does FP in kittens cause abdominal swelling and lack of protein absorption including yelllow, runny diarrhea and vomiting?

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Answered By Cara, DVM, cVMA

Veterinarian

Published on June 22nd, 2017

I assume you mean FIP or feline infectious peritonitis. It can cause abdominal swelling due to fluid buildup in the abdomen and can also cause vomiting and diarrhea. FIP is a very serious fatal disease, however parasites that are easily treated can also cause these signs. I would take Sassy to a veterinarian so they can evaluate her and check her stool for parasites. Hopefully it's something easily fixed!

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