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Why is my young indoor cat's belly bulging like she's pregnant?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 16 days old | 2 lbs

My cat is 4 and half month old, and since yesterday her belly is bulging like a pregnant cat. but she never leave house and there is no male cat in house

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 20th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Snowy. I recommend that she sees a veterinarian as soon as you are able. It is worrisome that her belly changed so dramatically in such a short time frame. If there is no chance of pregnancy, I worry about intestinal parasites or even fluid building up in her abdomen. Based on her exam findings, her veterinarian may recommend fecal testing or even x-rays of her belly to determine the cause of her symptoms. I hope this information helps!

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