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Why is my skinny cat's stomach big with bumps and a bad odor?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 7 years and 6 months old

My cat has a big stomach, but she skinny, i can feel mini bumps in her stomach. Lately she even been smelling funny. I Dont even know what to do.

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 2nd, 2019

Hello, thank you for your question about Loki. The abnormal feeling to her abdomen could be a sign of many different things, or could be normal loops of intestines/other organs. Other possible causes for these symptoms could include enlargement of her liver/kidneys, etc or possibly a mass/tumor. I would recommend having Loki seen by a veterinarian so that they can perform an examination and palpate her abdomen. They can discuss the need for additional diagnostics such as abdominal x-rays or systemic bloodwork. Depending on the results of these diagnostics they can recommend other treatments. Hope this helps, good luck!

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