When cats are calm, their breathing sounds should be very even, and sometimes cats will breathe rapidly, but some cats will keep breathing rapidly, so there may be a reason. Let’s learn about the reasons why cats keep breathing rapidly! 1. Frightene...
When cats are calm, their breathing sounds should be very even, and sometimes cats will breathe rapidly, but some cats will keep breathing rapidly, so there may be a reason. Let’s learn about the reasons why cats keep breathing rapidly!
1. Frightened
Cats are very timid. If they are frightened, their heartbeats and breathe rapidly when they are particularly nervous and afraid, such as suddenly changing into a new environment, hearing huge noises, etc. If this is the case, you need to immediately place the cat in a familiar place and gently stroke the cat's head, give the cat's favorite snacks or familiar toys to help the cat relieve anxiety.
2. The weather is hot, and strenuous exercise
Because the cat has poor heat dissipation ability, when the weather is hot or just after intense exercise, the cat will help the body dissipate heat by breathing quickly. This is a normal situation. It is recommended that the owner move the cat to a cool and ventilated place to rest and provide sufficient drinking water. Generally, it can be relieved after about ten minutes of rest.
3. Respiratory system infection
If a cat is not only short of breath, but also has symptoms such as listlessness, decreased appetite, sneezing, runny nose, etc., it may be caused by respiratory diseases, such as pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. At this time, you need to consult a pet doctor in time to treat the disease to avoid worsening the condition.
4. If a cat is in old age, the chance of asthma caused by heart and lung diseases will rise sharply. If the owner finds that the cat is in serious condition, he must take the cat to the pet hospital for imaging examinations such as DR in time to determine the condition of the heart and lungs.
