Cats keep opening their mouths probably because the weather is hot, so they open their mouths to breathe to dissipate heat. Secondly, it may also be because the cat’s mandible is dislocated after a fall and the cat cannot close its mouth, so it can only breathe through its mouth. In addition, if the cat not only opens its mouth all the time, but also has symptoms such as loss of appetite, bad breath, drooling, etc., it may also be suffering from oral disease. Therefore, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time by opening its mouth to relieve its pain.
1. Hot weather
Because cats’ sweat glands are underdeveloped and their heat dissipation ability is poor, when the weather is hot or the surrounding temperature is high, cats will open their mouths and breathe to dissipate heat. At this time, it is recommended that the owner move the cat to a cool and ventilated place to rest in time, and give him an appropriate amount of water to drink. Generally, the cat will get better after resting for a while.
2. Mandibular dislocation
If the cat’s face is hit hard, such as being frightened and accidentally falling from a high place, or jumping from the top of a relatively high piece of furniture, It causes the mandible to dislocate, causing the cat to be unable to breathe normally, and the mouth cannot be closed, and the cat will always open its mouth to breathe. This situation is quite serious, and you need to take the cat to the pet hospital for surgical treatment in time, otherwise it will become more serious.
3. Suffering from oral diseases
If a cat suffers from oral diseases, such as stomatitis, oral ulcers, etc., it will keep opening its mouth to relieve pain, and it will also be accompanied by loss of appetite, Symptoms such as bad breath and drooling. In this regard, the owner can check the cat’s oral cavity. If any abnormality is found, he/she needs to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and targeted treatment.
