Panting and purring in kittens may be caused by environmental factors, strenuous exercise or obesity, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis and adenoid hypertrophy, etc. For different reasons, owners should take corresponding measures, such as improving the environment, controlling weight, and medication. At the same time, regular reviews are conducted to understand the development and recovery of the disease and adjust treatment methods.
1. Environmental factors
If the weather is relatively hot, the surrounding environment temperature is relatively high, and there are also irritants, when inhaled into the respiratory tract, it will cause a snoring sound during the wheezing process. It is necessary to improve the temperature of the surrounding environment, keep the environment fresh, and disinfect regularly. If a kitten is in a state of stress or anxiety, it may also pant and purr. Always pay attention to the cat's emotions, provide a comfortable living environment, and avoid excessive stress and anxiety.
2. Vigorous exercise or obesity
If the cat runs around frequently, it will speed up the body's metabolism and lead to wheezing. If the wheezing sound is too loud, it will sound like snoring. Like purring. It is a normal physiological phenomenon. Obese kittens are prone to shortness of breath and panting, because obesity increases the burden on the heart and lungs. Cat owners should pay attention to their cats’ diet and control their weight appropriately.
3. Pharyngitis
Usually caused by bacterial and viral infections, symptoms such as cough, sputum production, throat itching, and foreign body sensation in the pharynx will appear. During the wheezing process, you will feel something Something is clogged, causing a snoring sound. You can take pet-specific antibiotics and antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor.
4. Laryngitis
It may be caused by bacterial infection and exposure to harmful gases. Typical symptoms include hoarseness, sore throat, etc. As the disease progresses, it may cause damage to the throat mucosa, causing Swelling, causing changes in breathing, causing snoring. You need to follow the doctor's advice to take antibiotics, or you can follow the doctor's advice to inhale antibiotics or glucocorticoids.
5. Tonsillitis
It is mainly caused by infection by pathogenic microorganisms. The symptoms are sore throat. When the tonsils are severely suppurated, snoring will occur during sleep. You need to take antibiotics or antiviral medications as directed by your doctor.
6. Adenoid hypertrophy
If you suffer from adenoid hypertrophy, it will lead to obesity.Large adenoids block the posterior nostrils and cause the Eustachian tubes, affecting normal breathing, resulting in a snoring sound when breathing, accompanied by symptoms such as hearing loss and nasal congestion. Surgical treatment is required under the supervision of a doctor. During the treatment period, it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to the hospital for regular check-ups to understand the disease development and recovery, and then adjust the treatment method based on the examination results.
