Many people may have heard of hernia, but most people may not have heard that cats have hernia. Hernia can be divided into inguinal hernia, umbilical hernia, femoral hernia and incisional hernia according to different positions, among which abdominal hernia is the most common for cats and dogs.
Abdominal hernia is a common hernia in cats. The symptom is that a big ball clings to the skin and feels a little hard. Through the skin, you can touch the intestines.
The treatment of hernia requires surgery and is relatively simple. Cut the abdominal wall, put the intestines back, and then sew up the crack. I recovered quickly after the operation, and I can exercise and play normally in a few days.
There is a hard ball in the cat's stomach, and at the same time, it has no appetite and does not defecate. It may be intestinal obstruction.
We've all heard of intestinal obstruction. The intestine is irradiated and the stool cannot be discharged. When a cat has a hard ball in its stomach and doesn't eat, drink or shit, then it can be suspected that it has intestinal obstruction.
There are many reasons for intestinal obstruction. Generally speaking, hairballs are the biggest culprit. Of course, cats may also cause intestinal obstruction by eating plastic, toys, cloth, etc.
Cats with intestinal obstruction need surgery. When intestinal obstruction is confirmed, it is necessary to treat it quickly, otherwise it will lead to intestinal necrosis and endanger life.
In addition, if cats eat too much accumulated food, or cystitis is swollen, there will always be lumps in their stomachs. When you find that the cat has lumps and is depressed, you should go to the veterinary hospital for examination as soon as possible. If the cat has a lump in its stomach, but it is in good spirits and doesn't want to spend money or the conditions are not very good, it can be observed at home. If it is normal, it may last for a while.