My cat has a saggy belly. Is it a normal fat pad or a health issue?

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My 3 1/2 year old DSH Orange Tabby has what looks like a bag of water in his middle. Does it sound like that he has a serious health problems, or not? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 11.6 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. Without being able to examine him, it's hard to say if this is a problem or not. I can tell you that it's normal for cats to have a fat pad that dangles down from their abdomen, between their rear legs - so if this sounds like what you're seeing, then it's likely not a problem but he would need an exam to know for sure. If you're seeing something different, then I don't know what it would be, and would definitely recommend having him checked by a veterinarian when you are able to.

My cat has a saggy belly. Is it a normal fat pad or a health issue?

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