Thread: Swollen Belly?
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Old 03-27-2014, 03:10 PM  
Scrubby
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Default Re: Swollen Belly?

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Originally Posted by souffle View Post
Apart from pregnancy it could be a number of illnesses or just plain chubiness now she is getting well fed and cared for.
Swollen abdomens can be due to pyometra - is there any discharge?? Bad smell, drinking a lot? Lethargy?
Fluid retention due to kidney or heart issues.
Tumours or cysts in the tummy.
If you are worried that it may be one of these conditions then a vet visit is needed. There is always the chance they wanted her away because they knew she had been mated so you do need to be on pup watch.
I hope she is OK x
No discharge, even when she is on heat (not that i've noticed), no smell. I've noticed her drinking more than my other two do but I wouldn't say loads. Nope, still happy and energetic.
I think i'll give it a couple days, see how she is then will probably pop her to the vet just to be on the safe side.
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