It is very common to see that cats have A flap that falls below your belly And he tends to think that it is overweight. However, the veterinarian and communicator Pancho Cavero He explained that, being a matter of excess fat, that area is part of the “Natural Anatomy” of these felines and fulfills a multiplicity of functions in their organism.
Cavero, which is one of the most authorized voices in the world of social networks to talk about domestic animals with more than 538 thousand followers in their Instagram account, clarified that this excess skin is called “Primordial Bag” and comes from the wild lineage of cats.
“That loose skin that sometimes hangs your cat under the belly is called a primary bag, and has nothing to do with overweight. Many tutors think it is fat or sagging for having gone down weight, but it is not. It is something completely normal in adult cats, especially in some races”, Said the veterinarian in a post.
“It is an inheritance of their wild ancestors and fulfills functions that, although today they do not seem so necessary, they are still useful: protects your organs, gives more flexibility when moving and can save a small fat reserve if necessary“He added.
Cavero argued that you don’t have to worry if that skin moves while the animal walks or jumps, since it is a normal behavior of those tissues. In that sense, he warned the owners of these pets that are attentive to If it changes shape, if it becomes inflamed, if it hurts or if the animal licks a lot In that area because there could have some health problem.
“The primordial bag should not be inflamed or cause discomfort. If you notice that it grows sudden It is part of your body and you don’t have to be alarmed “explained the professional.
What is the primary bag for?
Although today it seems unnecessary, this part of the body is inheritance of wild cats and has very useful functions:
- Protection: Cover vital organs if the cat fights or plays sharply.
- Flexibility: Allows it to stretch more and move with agility.
- Energy reserve: You can store some fat if necessary.
Like all animals, cats were better adapting to their surroundings and evolving in their physiognomy to take advantage of those advantages. These felines are one of the species that was most scattered throughout the world, so the primary bag has had tasks in its body for many hundred years.
“So if you see that the belly hangs a little … calm, it is part of her natural anatomy. But if there are no discomfort and your Michi is healthy, active and happy … all good, That belly is part of him. And yes, it can also be adorable“, Cavero concluded.