A cat's shortness of breath while riding in a car may be caused by high temperatures in the car or motion sickness. First of all, because cats’ sweat glands are underdeveloped, if the temperature in the car is high, it will cause the cat to breathe quickly. Secondly, cats may also experience symptoms of shortness of breath when they are carsick, and may also experience symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. When a cat is found to be in this condition, it is recommended that the owner open the car window for ventilation in time. If possible, it is recommended to stop the car first and let the cat rest properly for a while. It will usually be relieved soon. You can also feed it some motion sickness. drug.
1. The temperature inside the car is high
When the temperature inside the car is high and the oxygen content is insufficient, the cat will keep opening its mouth to pant to dissipate heat. At this time, it is recommended that the owner open a small crack in the car window for ventilation, and at the same time wipe the cat's ears and foot pads with water to help dissipate heat. You need to be careful not to open the windows too wide to prevent your cat from catching a cold.
2. Motion sickness
If the cat is not only short of breath, but also has vomiting, diarrhea and other symptoms, it means that the cat is motion sick. At this time, it is recommended that the owner park the car first, then take the cat to an open space with good air flow to rest, and feed the cat an appropriate amount of clean water, and then continue driving after the cat gets better.
Note: Cats need to fast from food and water for 4 to 6 hours before traveling by car to prevent vomiting and diarrhea on the road. In addition, if the cat is severely stressed by riding in a car, it is not recommended to take the cat out by driving.
