Hard or painful abdomen

The animal stiffens, grunts or shrinks when its belly is touched, which appears tense.

Diseases that may be associated

These signs can have several origins — this list is neither exhaustive nor a diagnosis.

Echinococcosis

Dog · Parasitic · Infectious

Transmissible to humans

Equine colic

Horse, Donkey · Other · Digestives

Coccidiosis

Domestic rabbit, Sheep · Parasitic · Parasites

Stomach dilatation-torsion syndrome

Dog · Other · Digestives

Megacolon and constipation in cats

Cat · Other · Digestives

Intestinal obstruction in dogs

Dog · Other · Digestives

Rumen bloat

Cow · Other · Digestives

Cat roundworms

Cat · Parasitic · Parasites

Transmissible to humans

Dog roundworms

Dog · Parasitic · Parasites

Transmissible to humans

Canine chronic hepatitis

Dog · Other · Digestives

Obstructive urolithiasis of rams

Sheep, Goat · Other · Urinary and renal

Urethral obstruction in male cats

Cat · Other · Urinary and renal

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Species concerned

Dog Horse Donkey Domestic rabbit Chicken Sheep

All symptoms

This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for a veterinary consultation. If you have any concerns about your animal's health, consult a veterinarian.