Cats opening their mouths and sticking out their tongues to pant quickly may be caused by excessive environmental temperature, pneumonia, asthma, heart disease, etc. If the ambient temperature is too high, then it is a normal physiological phenomenon to stick your mouth and tongue out and gasp quickly, and generally there is no need to worry too much. If the tongue sticks out abnormally, and the breathing speed is relatively fast, and is accompanied by other uncomfortable symptoms, such as chest pain, coughing and other symptoms, it indicates that the body is suffering from other diseases. It is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular hospital for treatment in time, otherwise it will be easily delayed. Treatment time affects disease control.
1. The ambient temperature is too high
If the surrounding ambient temperature is relatively high, the cat's breathing rate will speed up, promoting the dissipation of heat in the body. However, the hair on the cat's body is relatively thick, which will affect the heat dissipation of the skin. , it needs to be improved by opening the mouth to breathe, so tongue sticking out and gasping for breath may occur. This is a normal phenomenon and generally does not require medication.
2. Pneumonia
Usually caused by bacterial and viral infections, symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and cough will appear. As the disease progresses, it will cause damage to the lung mucosa and breathing with tongue sticking out. , and the speed of panting will gradually accelerate, antibiotics and antiviral drugs can be taken under the guidance of a doctor.
3. Asthma
It is usually caused by genetics. Symptoms such as chest tightness, shortness of breath, shortness of breath, and wheezing may occur. During an attack, the breathing frequency may change. You need to follow the doctor's instructions and use corticosteroids. Hormone and anticholinergic drug treatment, and in severe cases, surgery is required according to the doctor's advice.
4. Heart disease
If a cat suffers from heart disease, it will cause insufficient blood supply to the myocardium, affect normal breathing, cause panting and precordial pain and other symptoms. It needs to be treated according to the doctor's advice. Surgical treatment.
