My spayed feral cat looks pregnant. What's causing her swollen belly?

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I have a feral cat who has been spayed after having a litter in my yard. It's been over a year, but for the last month she's looked pregnant again. I know it's likely something else(worms, fluid?), but because she's feral, I can't easily get her checked out. She runs, jumps, eats, etc. Any suggestions? Should I try a deworming med in their food? I want her to be as happy as possible and I'm very worried. Thank you. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Mara Howard, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! As Shiloh has been spayed, you are correct in thinking that intestinal parasites or abdominal fluid could give the abdomen an enlarged appearance. Ideally she should be evaluated by a veterinarian to determine the underlying cause for what you are seeing, especially as some causes of abdominal fluid (such as feline infectious peritonitis) can be infectious to other cats. As she is feral and you want to ensure that you don't get bit accidentally, one option would be a humane trap, such as a have a heart trap. By leaving food in it, you may be able to entice her in it and then take her to a veterinarian who could sedate her for an exam and any diagnostics she may need. Additionally you may consider reaching out to any rescue groups in your area to see if they could assist you. Good luck!

My spayed feral cat looks pregnant. What's causing her swollen belly?

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