The primordial pouch (Cat Belly Flap) is a loose flap of skin that runs along the length of the cat’s belly but is most pronounced towards the rear. It can often be seen swaying from side to side when the cat walks or trots.

2023年11月2日 · A primordial pouch is a flap of excess skin containing some fat that hangs from the lower belly. All cats have a primordial pouch, whether they are male, female, overweight, underweight, or a perfectly healthy size. However, the size …

2024年4月22日 · A cat’s primordial pouch is excess skin and tissue under their belly, most prominently toward the rear. A pouch might swing side to side on round cats, average kitties, and even slim ones. All cats are born with a primordial pouch, but it …

2024年3月20日 · It’s their primordial pouch—loose skin near the rear legs that feels floppy. Here’s what to know about a cat’s primordial pouch, including why cats have them.

2025年2月26日 · If you're concerned about your cat's primordial pouch being so large, it's important to understand the difference between a normal and abnormally large primordial pouch.

2022年4月27日 · What is a primordial pouch? While it looks like a big belly, a primordial pouch (aka a cat’s belly pouch) is actually a layer of fat that covers your cat’s abdomen. Over the years, professionals have come up with a few theories as to why your cat might have this big pouch surrounding his tummy.

2022年3月31日 · Rest assured, all cats have an abdominal flap, called a primordial pouch, that swings from side to side when they walk around. But what is a cat's primordial pouch, and why do they have it?

2021年4月10日 · All cats have primordial pouches, but they vary greatly in size; some are almost undetectable. It's easiest to see a small pouch when it flops back and forth as a cat runs. There are three...

2022年11月21日 · A feline primordial pouch is formed from an extra layer of fat, skin, and fur; nothing more. The size of primordial pouches depends on the cat, but it can be said that obese cats contain more fat content in their primordial pouches compared to cats of regular weight.

2025年2月27日 · All cats – even big cats like lions and tigers – have a primordial pouch. At around the age of 6 months, cats develop a saggy flap of skin that runs from their lower abdomen to their hind legs. While the primordial pouch looks like your cat just lost a lot of weight and was left with some excess skin, the abdominal flap serves various ...