Cats that keep opening their mouths and sticking out their tongues may be caused by hot weather, bacterial colds, influenza, Meniere's disease, oral ulcers, pneumonia, etc. If it is only caused by hot weather, it can be restored to normal by adjusting the surrounding environment temperature, and no medication is needed. If the body is accompanied by other symptoms, such as runny nose, sneezing, shortness of breath, forgetfulness, etc., it needs to be treated with medication. If the condition is more serious and the effect of drug treatment is not particularly obvious, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular hospital for treatment in time. Through active and effective treatment, the development of the condition can be controlled, and most cats can be cured.
1. The weather is hot
Cats’ heat dissipation function is relatively poor. If the surrounding temperature is relatively high, it will cause the cat’s body temperature to rise, and then it will dissipate heat by opening its mouth and sticking out its tongue. This is a normal phenomenon. No special treatment is required.
2. Bacterial cold
Mainly caused by bacterial infection, symptoms such as cough, sputum, and runny nose may appear. In severe cases, it may affect normal breathing and cause mouth breathing. If your cat develops a bacterial cold, you need to go to the hospital for a comprehensive examination, and then take antibiotics as directed by the doctor according to the severity of the condition.
3. Influenza
Usually caused by influenza virus infection, symptoms such as high fever, headache, general fatigue, and body aches will appear. As the disease progresses, it will lead to difficulty breathing. , causing the mouth to open and the tongue to stick out. You need to take antiviral medication under the guidance of a doctor, and you need to take good care of your nasal cavity and rinse it with running water to relieve breathing abnormalities.
4. Ménière's disease
It is an otogenic vertigo disease that can cause hearing loss, forgetfulness, tinnitus and other symptoms. In severe cases, it may damage the respiratory system and affect normal functioning. Breathe to get relief by breathing through your mouth. If this happens to your cat, please go to a regular pet hospital for examination in time, and take glucocorticoids and vasodilators according to the doctor's instructions to treat the cause.
5. Oral ulcers
It may be caused by genetics, unhealthy eating habits, etc., which can cause damage to the oral mucosa, causing swelling, pain, loss of appetite and other symptoms. When eating, If the pain continues to worsen, it will be relieved by opening the mouth, which can reduce the local pain. It is necessary to take painkillers and medicines to promote healing under the guidance of a doctorFor medical treatment, you need to pay attention to oral hygiene in daily life. It is recommended that owners brush their cats’ teeth regularly to reduce damage to the oral cavity.
6. Pneumonia
It is mainly caused by bacterial and viral infections, which can cause damage to lung function, cause breathing difficulties, chest pain, cough and other symptoms. In severe cases, it can cause damage to the respiratory system. Causes mouth breathing. Treatment with intravenous antibiotics and antiviral drugs is required as directed by your doctor.
During treatment, it is necessary to maintain indoor air circulation and open more windows for ventilation, which can relieve the uncomfortable symptoms caused by the illness and help with recovery.
