Section: Follow-up
Optimal treatment and follow-up for your cat requires a combination of home and professional veterinary care. Specific recommendations will be dependent upon the underlying cause of the abdominal distension.
Administer prescribed medication(s) as directed by your veterinarian. Be certain to alert your veterinarian if you are experiencing problems treating your cat.
Monitor your cat. You may be requested to either weigh your cat or measure abdominal girth with a tape measure. Note changes in appetite, thirst, elimination behaviors, including the frequency of urination. Also note changes in attitude, including increased or decreased activity levels.
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