Cats that keep panting and have shortness of breath may be caused by fright, hot weather, strenuous exercise, respiratory infection, cardiopulmonary disease, etc. In this case, it is recommended to first put the cat to rest in a place with a suitable temperature and a quiet environment, and then observe whether there is any loss of appetite, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. If not, it is not a big problem and let the cat rest for a while. Recoverable. If the symptoms are severe, it is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital immediately to receive oxygen. After the condition is relieved, relevant examinations will be performed, and treatment will be carried out based on the examination results.
1. Being frightened
Cats are very timid. If they are frightened, their heartbeat will accelerate and their breathing will become rapid when they are particularly nervous and frightened, such as suddenly changing to a new environment or hearing a loud noise. Sound and so on. If this is the case, you need to immediately place the cat in a familiar place, gently stroke the cat's head, and give the cat its favorite snacks or familiar toys to help relieve the cat's anxiety.
2. Hot weather and strenuous exercise
Because cats have poor heat dissipation ability, when the weather is hot or after strenuous exercise, cats will pant quickly to help the body heat dissipation. This is a normal situation. It is recommended that the owner move the cat to a cool and ventilated place to rest, and give the cat plenty of water. Generally, it can be relieved after resting for about ten minutes.
3. Respiratory system infection
If the cat has symptoms such as listlessness, loss of appetite, sneezing, and runny nose in addition to shortness of breath, it may be infected with a respiratory disease, such as Pneumonia, bronchitis, etc. At this time, you need to consult your pet doctor in time for medication to prevent the condition from getting worse.
4. Suffering from cardiopulmonary disease
If the cat is in old age, the chance of asthma caused by heart and lung diseases will skyrocket. If the owner finds that the cat's condition is serious, he must take the cat to the pet hospital in time for DR and other imaging examinations to initially determine the condition of the heart and lungs.
