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Why is my unvaccinated cat's belly swollen with bad breath and cough?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 7 months old | 6.9 lbs

My cat has distended abdomin and tenderness or discomfort when touching..also bad breath ..might he has intestinal worms? He is male, 6 years old ..no vaccination..short hair With some little congenital defects...what to do? Other problem..he suffers very loud continuous cough with mucus accumolation in his chest...what to do? Other pieces of advice? Thank you!

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 8th, 2017

Given that Tota is not vaccinated, I would be very concerned that his symptoms may be due to something more serious such as FIP. This is a fatal viral disease of cats that causes fluid accumulation in the abdomen. Tota needs to see a vet immediately. His symptoms are very serious and require immediate medical attention.

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