pennun ongelma??

Onko kissa madotettu? Ahmiminen ja mahan turpoaminen voi johtua madoista. Turpoaminen voi johtua myös monesta muusta syystä, joten jos et näe matoja kissan ulosteessa ja/tai peräaukon ympärillä, ainakin soitto eläinlääkärille on paikallaan (vaikket näe matoja, se ei tarkoita, etteikö matoja silti olisi, mutta myös muut vaihtoehdot on hyvä eliminoida). Jos vain vatsa turpoaa eikä kisu liho koko vartalostaan, voi kyseessä olla matojen lisäksi jokin sairaus:

In puppies and kittens, a big belly is usually a sign of parasites, says Kristin Varner, D.V.M., a veterinarian in private practice in Severn, Maryland. Parasites such as roundworms live in the intestines, robbing your pet of essential protein. When protein levels fall, pets may begin secreting fluids into the abdomen, causing a potbelly.

It is normal for dogs and cats to have small amounts of fluid in their abdomens, just enough to keep the organs moist. But pets with internal problems such as cancer or liver or heart disease will often retain fluids, causing their bellies to swell to several times their normal size, says Knox Inman, D.V.M., a veterinarian in private practice in West River, Maryland.

Pets with a hormonal problem called Cushing's disease, which can occur when the adrenal glands are overactive or as a side effect of medications such as prednisone, will often get a potbelly. Because this condition weakens the abdominal muscles, the stomach may droop toward the ground as well. Cushing's disease is fairly common in dogs, but it rarely occurs in cats.

See Your Vet If...

The swelling appeared quickly or after eating

Your pet is 12 weeks or younger

Your pet has been hit by a car or has taken a bad fall, even if she seems fine afterward

She is acting confused and disoriented

The joints are swollen or tender

Her sleep patterns have suddenly changed

She is fainting or having seizures

Your pet has gotten wobbly or clumsy

She is stiff or sore for no apparent reason

Her abdomen is bloated or feels tight

Your pet is pregnant and overdue or has passed a dead kitten or puppy

Her feet are cold or swollen

Her skin, gums, or mucous membranes are turning yellow

Your pet is reluctant to move or can't stand up

She is shivering or shaking even when it isn't cold

http://www.ivillage.com/pets/petsymptomsolver/fullbody/pages/0,,413235_525410,00.html

Joten madota se nyt heti Mirrixillä.
Soita ja varaa aika eläinlääkäriltä joka tekee sille terveystarkastuksen.