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Why is my unspayed cat's belly swollen and she's peeing inside?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 6 years old | 10 lbs

My kitty I losing hot ha distended belly and is messing inthr house he I almost 5

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 18th, 2017

I see that Princess isn't spayed. I would be concerned that her accidents in the home and her distended belly is due to a pyometra. This is a life threatening infection of the uterus that causes it to become enlarged with pus. I would have Princess seen by a vet immediately. My recommendation would be to have a physical exam, blood tests, a urinalysis, and possibly x-rays to diagnose if she does have a pyometra. If she does, the recommended treatment is spaying her. Please take her into a vet now.
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