Causes of shortness of breath in cats
1. Weather reasons.
The sweat glands of cats are underdeveloped, and their few sweat glands are mainly concentrated in their foot pads
and underarms. If the ambient temperature around the cat is high, it is easy to cause the cat’s breathing rate to increase, and the cat will stick out its tongue to breathe to help dissipate heat. If the cat has a fast breathing rate due to the hot weather, it is recommended that the pet owner move the cat to a cool place in time to prevent the cat from heat stroke. Severe heat stroke may lead to its death.
2. Reasons for exercise.
It is normal for cats to have increased breathing rate after strenuous exercise. The increased respiratory rate of cats after strenuous exercise will not affect the cat’s health, so pet owners don’t need to worry too much, usually the cat stops Exercise, sit still and rest for a few minutes to return to normal breathing.
3. There is a problem with the cat body.
If the cat has respiratory disease (such as pneumonia, bronchitis, etc.), heart disease (such as heart failure, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, etc.), or the cat has pleural effusion problems, it can cause the cat to breathe Rapid frequency, difficulty breathing, and in addition to abnormal breathing problems, cats are often accompanied by symptoms of lethargy and loss of appetite. If the pet owner finds that the cat has the above symptoms, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital for examination in time. The doctor needs to carry out blood biochemical examination, cardiopulmonary function examination, and X-ray examination of the cat’s chest to determine whether the cat has fluid in the chest. After the cause of the cat is diagnosed, it is necessary to take corresponding measures to treat the cat. During the treatment, the pet owner needs to supplement the cat with proper nutrition according to the doctor’s instructions.
