What is the difference between abdominal bloating and ascites in cats?
Cat bloat is when the gastrointestinal tract is filled with gas, which feels very elastic when touched with the hand, like a full-inflated balloon. Cat ascites means that the abdominal cavity is filled with fluid, which feels like a water ball with a fluctuating sensation.
The difference between cat flatulence and abdominal water feeling
Cat bloat is when the gastrointestinal tract is filled with gas, which feels very elastic when touched with the hand, like a full-inflated balloon.
Ascites in cats means that the abdominal cavity is filled with fluid, which feels like a water ball with a fluctuating feeling.
How to tell whether a cat has ascites or flatulence
The symptoms of flatulence include distension of the abdomen and loss of appetite. Ascites requires X-rays.
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