My kitten has a big belly and farts a lot. Should I see a vet?

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hi. my kitty eats every 2 hours as a size of approx. one tablespoon or maybe a bit less , 7 courses per day. she farts a lot. she pees very well. now she has a fat belly. do animals get fat so rapidly ? is it normal for her to have a big belly or should I consult with her vet? Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 20 days old | 6.6 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! At almost 9 weeks old feeding her that small of an amount that frequently is not needed. I think feeding her 3 times a day until 4 months old is fine then after that twice daily. At this age she should have started vaccines and had her stool checked for parasites. A big belly can occur after eating (but goes down), from intestinal parasites and if there is abnormal fluid in the belly (from FIP). If Noushmc hasn't been to the Vet she should be seen to start her routine care. I hope this helps and I wish you the best!

My kitten has a big belly and farts a lot. Should I see a vet?

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