Why is my rescued cat inactive, growling, and has a bloated stomach?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 lbs
We saved our cat, from a ditch. He's about 6 months old right now and we got him 5 months ago. He hasn't gotten a check up yet or any type of veterinary influence. This morning he seemed off and such so I made him a bed from his favorite blanket. He layed there all day and wasn't nearly as active and playful as normal. He has been growling and hissing and his stomach is bloated. I got him to eat a little and used a syringe to give him water. What is wrong with him and what can I do?
2 Answers
Most Helpful Answer
Published on March 20th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Oreo! Oreo should see a Vet today to be examined. Possible causes are: Intestinal parasites, urinary obstructions (unable to pee, this is life threatening), fluid in his belly (from feline infectious peritonitis), ate something that is stuck in his stomach or intestines, feline leukemia, a fever from an infection. His symptoms are too vague and can mean many things. In order to treat him he needs a diagnosis from a Vet. I hope this helps and I wish you both the best!
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Related Answers from Veterinarians
-
Published on March 12th, 2019
I am so sorry to hear that Oreo is not doing well. His x-rays look like he has some dilated bowel, which could indicated his intestines aren't moving well or he may be have an obstruction in his intestines. I would recommend taking him back to your vet. You may need to repeat the x-rays or an ultrasound to see if his intestines have changed in appearance or not and likely need more fluid treatment to keep Oreo hydrated. Fluids also can help to reduce the fever. Some cats with fevers like that and problems in their digestive tract, need surgery to either try to remove an obstruction or take biopsies to get a diagnosis of what is going on. Your vet also may have appetite stimulant, anti-nausea medication, and even fever reducers that may make Oreo feel better. I hope Oreo gets the treatment he needs to get back on track very soon. Good luck!
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Hello, My cat Oreo has threw up 3 times today and had two big hair balls in it. He doesn't want to eat he was crying a lot earlier before he threw up the hair balls now he seems very uncomfortable and groans loudly as if he is in pain when ever he l
Hey. My cat hasnt really been himself for the last 3 days and only i have noticed. My cat usually sleeps all day but hes always sleeping on everyones bed and playing , but lately hes been sleeping next to his litter box and food. There is alittle be
My cat wasn’t feeling well, he was throwing up and had sever fever, 105.2. I took him to the vet, we got all his tests done, and the xrays,but couldn’t figure out the reason. Vet put him on IV fluid for three days, but my cat still isn’t eating by hi
A storm just hit my house last night with lighting and thunder. All of my cats seemed fine and we went to sleep. The next day, My 25-pound cat is not acting like himself. He usually likes to explore but he just sits in one place whenever he can. He h
My kitten has bloated stomach, apparent heavy breathing, no feces for three days now, no appetite. What do i do?
My cat Oreo, has not been eating much lately. Hes been drinking water. But not eating. He is turning 1 year in a couple of weeks. Hes been eating more around dinner time. Hes an outdoor/indoor cat. Any suggestions?
My cat is a domestic shorthair female cat and will turn one in July of this year. She's usually very active, and enjoys playing fetch with her toy mouse or toy ball. However, since Friday she has been sleeping a lot more and not really playing like
My cat is bloated from his stomach and they charged me a radiographs level 2 study, fecal test, diagnostic health profile, electrolytes lab test, thoracentesis, injectable lasix, injectable convenía, lasix 20mg tablet for 684$ and now they want to ch
Hello my cat has fallen ill and I don't know what is wrong with her. Her stomach is extremely bloated, she has a fever and she has not eaten all day she is also in a lot of pain, she does not want us to touch her when she usually like the attention.
My cat has been slinking around when he walks since yesterday morning. Normally he wakes us up around 9:30-10 am begging for food and jumping all over us but not yesterday and not today. He does eat when we offer him food but didn't finish it the fir
Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.
