My old cat has a swollen, hard belly. Is it worms or serious?

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My old cat has a swollen and hard belly,it's not very visible just when he's standing up you can see on each side half a balloon,at first i though he was just getting.he acts and eats normally and he doesn't mind when i touch his belly. i noticed that it's less swollen and hard in the morning when he wakes up.he eats a lot of raw things,dairy products,cat food...his alimentation is not balanced,and he's not dewormed so could it be because of worms? what other symptoms should i watch for? Thank's. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 12 years and 5 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Given Patxi's diet and the fact that he is not dewormed, it's entirely possibly that his swollen belly is due to worms. Given that he is a senior cat, it could also be something more serious such as a tumor. I would have Paxti to seen by a vet today or tomorrow for this, and bring along a sample of his feces for the vet the to examine for worms. The vet may also due x-rays in addition to a physical exam, blood test, and a urinalysis to diagnose what is causing his swollen belly and can discuss treatment options with you.

My old cat has a swollen, hard belly. Is it worms or serious?

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