New kitten has a potbelly and fleas but seems healthy. What's wrong?

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We just rescued a new kitty 2 days ago. We couldn't get her into the vet yet, but his stomach is really potbelly. She's eating, pooping, peeing, and seems alert. She definitely has fleas. No eye mucus or anything though. She doesn't look sick. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs

Mariya Gugel, DVM · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on your new kitten and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm glad to hear that he is doing well at home. The enlarged belly can be due to parasites (or worms), which are not uncommon in kittens. He should definitely be evaluated by a veterinarian within the next few days, and it would be very helpful to bring a sample of feces with you in a ziploc bag or disposable container (it shouldn't matter if there is litter in the feces). This will help the vet determine if your kitten has parasites, and if so, which ones they are and the best medication to use to treat them. Unfortunately, some parasites are actually transmitted by fleas, so those will definitely need to be treated as well. While the enlarged belly is likely due to intestinal parasites, it is important to make sure that your kitten does not have a viral or bacterial infection or has ingested a foreign body. These scenarios are unlikely as long as he is active and eating well. The vet will also have recommendations on how to treat the fleas, do a general exam, and make sure that everything else is normal! Good luck with your new kitty!

New kitten has a potbelly and fleas but seems healthy. What's wrong?

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