My male cat has a bloated stomach. Is it worms or something serious?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 11 days old
My male cat has bloated sides, what is wrong with him?
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Published on October 24th, 2019
Hello. Is this a recent development? Is he having any difficulties breathing? If so, he needs to see a veterinarian immediately. Otherwise, the most common reason for bloating in a young cat is intestinal parasites, especially roundworms. You can purchase a general kitten wormer & deworm Astro yourself, or have him evaluated by your veterinarian at your earliest convenience to make sure he is receiving the proper treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on December 12th, 2018
Without knowing if there is truly an illness here or what that is, it is difficult to say what treatment he needs. He could just have intestinal parasites causing his bloating. The vet can do a fecal exam to determine if this is the case and then treat him with the appropriate dewormer. Also unless you are seeing him trying to go potty and straining or unable to go, then there is no concern that he hasn't gone to the litterbox yet today. However, if you do see these things, then a vet visit is the next best step to have him evaluated and treated. I am not sure how old your kitten is, but as they reach 6-8 months, they typically eat less foo, are not as active and may not go potty as regularly. I hope that your kitty Choco turns out well! Best wishes and take care.
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