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What's wrong? Kitten breathing heavy, meowing, diarrhea, leg lump.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 25 days old

My kitten was pooping and meowing really loud and when i found it it was breathing super heavy and there is a big sac on his leg and he has diarrhea

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

Veterinarian

Published on April 26th, 2020

Your kitten needs to go to the veterinarian right away. The sudden appearance of a sac-like object under the skin could represent a hernia, rupture of the abdominal wall or even a prolapse and displacement of the bladder. The heavy breathing is likely indicating pain. Have Peaches examined right away. I hope they figure out the cause quickly!

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