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The Belly Pouch, also called Primordial Pouch, Abdominal Fold or Belly Flap is a just a loose fold of skin over the belly area. Most domestic cats develop these and its completely harmless and normal. It is not necessarily related to a cat being overweight, either.
It is unclear why cats have these folds of skin, but there are several theories:
- It is used to store extra fat and nutrition - similar to when wild animals stock up fat reserves ready for winter and there is little food around.
- Allows extra flexibility when the cat is running, hunting and other activities that require a lot of movement.
- Finally, the extra skin could serve as an extra protective layer around the belly area when in fights.
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The bird has a pouch under it bill?
The bird that is notorious for the pouch under its beak is the Pelican.
What is a Immature male horse called?
A male horse that is not neutered is a stallion, a male horse that is neutered is a gelding. A male horse that is 4 or under is called a colt.
What bird has a pouch under it's bill?
Pelicanfrigate birdgrouse
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How do you treat impacted cheek pouch for syrain hamsters?
An impacted cheek pouch is very serious for a hamster. It's when they get food stuck in their pouch. This can be avoided by not feeding your hamster soft foods like cheese or banana, even raisins/sultanas and berry-fruits can be a bad choice if your hamster is a heavy poucher. However an impact can also happen with bedding. It will just look like a swelling on the side of their face, and it can be difficult to tell if it is impacted or if your hamster is just pouching things. If you notice that their pouch has been full for some time (generally give it a night or two) try lightly massaging the pouch, this may dislodge the food and allow you hamster to de-pouch it. You must be gentle as the pouch is a very delicate area. If massaging does not help, then you will need to take your hamster to a vet. Depending on the severity of the impacted pouch, the vet may be able to dislodge it manually, or whilst your hamster is under anesthetic. In the worst cases, the impacted pouch will have caused an abscess and infections, and the hamster will need to be put to sleep. Always take care with what you feed you hamsters!
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The bird has a pouch under it bill?
The bird that is notorious for the pouch under its beak is the Pelican.
What do Pouch snails eat?
Pouch snails eat things under water such as algae and underwater plants.
This bird has a pouch under it's bill?
A pelican.
What is a Immature male horse called?
A male horse that is not neutered is a stallion, a male horse that is neutered is a gelding. A male horse that is 4 or under is called a colt.
What is a bulging pouch under baby salmon?
The yolk sack.
What kind of bird has a pouch under its bill?
That would be a pelican.
What is a bird called with a pouch under its beak?
crop
Dog needs help getting up?
You can use a large bath towel under there belly or take a large bag with handles poke holes at bottom for legs. Fit to size of dog
How does deer sleep?
On it's Belly, with all four legs under it's belly.
What is marsipial?
A marsipial is a mammal that can carry it's baby in a pouch.
Why water drain on aircraft pops out under it's belly?
The water drains on the aircraft usually pops out under its belly because of the streamlined shape of the aircraft.
