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What's this bump on a stray cat's stomach? Could it be a hernia?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

This is a stary cat that I found when I want to buy some food...It came to me then rub it's head at my leg...It very pampered to me..It behaviour looks like it wants some food..When I wants to take it, I feel there is a bump at it's stomach.Can I know what does this stray cat had?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on July 19th, 2019

Ouch! That looks like it may be a hernia, however an exam in person is needed to confirm this. It would be best to bring the stray kitten to a veterinarian for a complete exam to determine what it is, or contact a local shelter/animal control that can take in the kitten and care for it.

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