Hi Jacqueline!

I guess you probably don't have the chance to have a look at her stool? She might in fact be immaciated but has a bigger belly due to some intestinal problems/parasites. If you could get a stool sample and have it tested that might be helpful.

When you pet her will she allow you to touch her belly? If so, does she show any discomfort when you do that? Does the belly feel hard? If the belly is soft its big-ness is probably simply due to the spay. If it is hard and she shows discomfort there is certainly a problem and in that case only a vet visit will be of help. What about wearing gardening gloves to crate her? If she is ill it will be in her best interest, and with her age, a full blood profile would also be advisable.

She might eat little because she hunts at night.

Tilda

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