Kitten has Swollen Belly

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My kitten drank milk and after about half minutes her belly is swollen and she doesn't really play/move a lot. I didn't give her the milk, I just gave milk to my other grown cat(I rarely give her milk) and she sneaked in the room and drank a couple of it. I know she will have diarhea and belly pain, but is there anything that I can do for her ? Oh and, should I take her to the vet ? It does not seem really dangerous, but is there any chance it is?
 

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My kitten drank milk and after about half minutes her belly is swollen and she doesn't really play/move a lot. I didn't give her the milk, I just gave milk to my other grown cat(I rarely give her milk) and she sneaked in the room and drank a couple of it. I know she will have diarhea and belly pain, but is there anything that I can do for her ? Oh and, should I take her to the vet ? It does not seem really dangerous, but is there any chance it is?
It shouldnt be dangerous in itself, but diarrhea and some pains yes.

If she has much gases, possibly simeticon may help - a couple of drops - alike that given to babies, buyed at the same place.

It was cow milk? how old is that kitten?  

Anyway, now when you know she doesnt manage cow milk  (come cats manage), goat milk is much safer.

Otherwise, you can try with low lactose milk.  Plain full fat yoghurt should also be OK
 

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My kitten drank milk and after about half minutes her belly is swollen and she doesn't really play/move a lot. I didn't give her the milk, I just gave milk to my other grown cat(I rarely give her milk) and she sneaked in the room and drank a couple of it. I know she will have diarhea and belly pain, but is there anything that I can do for her ? Oh and, should I take her to the vet ? It does not seem really dangerous, but is there any chance it is?
ps.   After half a minute it sounds quickly...  Thinking twice, I suspect it was something else than just some cow milk...   Just intolerance of cow milk would take longer, at least one hour, to show.

So an asap  vet visit may be in order!
 
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