Is my young kitten's distended belly normal, or could it be worms?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Turkish Angora | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 5 days old
Is my kitten belly normal ?
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Published on September 20th, 2019
Young kittens will get distended bellies after eating but Sokar looks to have a very distended abdomen. This can indicate worms. I recommend to have him checked and treated for parasites. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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Published on July 12th, 2019
It could be Wizzy had intestinal worms, those can be common in kittens. It will cause a swollen belly and can have negative effects on their growth. You will need to take him into the vet to confirm he does have intestinal worms, and the vet can prescribe a deworming treatment. His fur looks ok. Please take him into a vet today.
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Published on October 15th, 2018
It could be this kitten has a heavy intestinal worm burden, which would cause a distended stomach. Without seeing Pippin in person, however, I can't say for certain. I would take him into the vet today or tomorrow to get checked out. Best of luck, I hope this helps!
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