Whether a cat's heartbeat is normal or not needs to be judged based on the specific situation. If the heartbeat is accelerated due to excessive stress, fright, strenuous exercise, etc., it is a normal physiological phenomenon and does not require special treatment. If the heartbeat is very fast due to pneumonia, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, etc., it is an abnormal phenomenon and needs timely treatment with drugs and surgery. After treatment, the development of the disease can be controlled and alleviated. Damage to the body after illness is conducive to the return of the heart rate to normal.
1. Normal
1. Too much emotional tension
If the mind is in the process of excessive stress, it will affect the heartbeat speed, leading to continued aggravation, which is a normal phenomenon . When the mood stabilizes, the heart rate can resume.
2. Being frightened
If the cat itself is unfamiliar with the surrounding environment, it will cause the body to be frightened, have a stress reaction, and increase the heart rate. It is recommended that the owner calm the cat's emotions in time. After adapting to the surrounding environment, the heartbeat rate will return to the normal range.
3. Vigorous exercise
If a cat frequently exercises vigorously and likes to run around, it will cause the body’s metabolism to continue to accelerate, leading to an increase in heart rate. After a period of rest, it can return to normal.
2. Abnormal
1. Pneumonia
Usually caused by bacterial and viral infections, symptoms such as cough, sputum, shortness of breath, and difficulty swallowing may occur. , as the disease progresses, it may cause lung function damage and affect normal heartbeat. Antibiotics and antiviral medications can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
2. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
It is a myocardial disease mainly characterized by cardiac hypertrophy, which may be caused by gene mutations and autosomal dominant inheritance. It can cause palpitations, chest pain, and fatigue. As the disease progresses, persistent arrhythmias may occur, causing changes in heart rate. Interventional treatment or surgical treatment can be performed under the operation of a doctor.
3. Coronary atherosclerotic heart disease
It is usually caused by stenosis or occlusion of the coronary artery lumen. Symptoms include chest tightness and shortness of breath, which will worsen after activity and affect the normality of the myocardium. blood and oxygen supply, resulting in abnormal acceleration of heart ratequick. It is necessary to take receptor antagonists and nitrate drug treatment as directed by the doctor, and if necessary, surgical treatment is required.
During the recovery period, the cat’s physical condition needs to be observed at any time. If obvious new symptoms appear in the body, timely medical treatment is required.
