Whether a cat is panting or purring normally needs to be judged based on the specific situation. If it is caused by environmental factors or foreign bodies in the nasal cavity, then the wheezing and purring sounds are normal physiological phenomena. After adjusting the surrounding environment and removing the foreign bodies in the nasal cavity, they will recover. It's normal and generally nothing to worry about. If it is caused by pharyngitis, rhinitis, tracheitis, pneumonia, asthma and other diseases, it is an abnormal phenomenon. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for detailed examination in time, and then treat it according to the specific development of the disease to avoid delaying treatment time. , affecting disease control.
1. Environmental factors
If the surrounding temperature is relatively high, it will cause the false vocal cords to vibrate. When breathing, you will gasp and be accompanied by grunting. This is a normal phenomenon. Adjust the surrounding environment. After treatment, it can subside on its own without medication.
2. Foreign bodies in the nasal cavity
If there is a large amount of secretions in the nasal cavity and is not treated in time, it may cause nasal congestion. When breathing, wheezing and chest tightness may occur. feeling, accompanied by a purring sound. The secretions need to be cleaned up by a professional doctor using tweezers, and no special treatment is required.
3. Pharyngitis
Refers to the inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosa, submucosal and lymphoid tissues. Symptoms such as dry throat, difficulty swallowing, and foreign body sensation in the pharynx may occur during sleep. It may cause difficulty breathing and a gurgling sound in the throat. Pet-specific antibiotics need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
4. Rhinitis
It is caused by bacterial infection, viral infection and contact with allergens. Symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing, nasal itching, etc. can occur, and can lead to nasal congestion, resulting in If shortness of breath is not improved in time, it will cause a snoring sound in the nasal cavity when breathing. You can take antibiotics, antiviral and antihistamine medications as directed by your doctor.
5. Tracheitis
Usually caused by a variety of viral infections, such as rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, etc., symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest tightness, fatigue, anorexia, etc. may occur, and It will affect normal breathing and cause abnormal sounds during breathing. Intravenous antiviral drug treatment needs to be carried out under the operation of a doctor.
6. Pneumonia
If you have pneumonia, it will cause damage to the lung mucosa.It affects breathing, causing snoring sounds and wheezing during breathing. Intravenous antibiotics and antiviral drugs can be improved under the operation of a doctor.
7. Asthma
The causes of asthma include genetics, exposure to allergens, lack of trace elements, etc. During the illness, shortness of breath will occur, and it will also be accompanied by wheezing. Phenomenon. It can be improved by taking antihistamines and supplementing trace elements under the guidance of a doctor. Sick days need to be improved by inhaling aerosolized corticosteroids according to the doctor's instructions.
During treatment, you need to go to a regular hospital for regular check-ups to understand the specific conditions of disease recovery and development.
