Cat with heart failure: why is his belly swollen again? Vet visit?

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Hello, my cat is 11, he was recently diagnosed with heart failure. they drained his abdomen from fluid and told me to give him medication everyday. i always give the medication and he has actually gotten better. however his abdomen has gotten swollen again over the last few days. is this just a symptom of his heart disease or should i visit a vet tomorrow? behaviorwise he is fine, running around the backyard, climbing rooftops, even catching birds, eating fine, cleaning himself etc. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 11 years old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Cuddles! If the fluid is still accumulating in his belly then he should be re-checked. I would also recommend taking him to the cardiologist to 100% determine his abdominal effusion is secondary to heart disease, as that isn't a common presentation for cats. The most common reasons for fluid in the abdomen is FIP and cancer. I would ask the Vet to submit the abdominal fluid to the lab for a fluid analysis and cytology to look fro cancer. I wish you the best!

Cat with heart failure: why is his belly swollen again? Vet visit?

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