The belly refers to the abdomen in clinical practice. The rapid rise and fall of the abdomen of a cat lying on its side may be caused by hot weather, fright, hypoxia, pneumonia, heart disease, etc. First of all, if the abdomen rises and falls too quickly, it will have no effect. A normal life is a normal physiological phenomenon, so there is no need to worry too much; if the body is accompanied by other discomforts, such as difficulty breathing, coughing, precordial pain, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment in time, otherwise it will easily affect the disease recover.
1. Hot weather
If the weather itself is relatively hot, it may cause the oxygen content in the air to gradually decrease. When the cat lies on the ground or on the bed, it will cause the cat to breathe faster, resulting in As the undulations of the abdomen change, the indoor temperature can be adjusted to maintain around 25°C.
2. Being frightened
If the cat is frightened, it may cause excessive nervousness, shortness of breath, and rapid abdominal twitching. This is a normal phenomenon. When the mood returns to normal, , adverse reactions may subside on their own.
3. Hypoxia
If the indoor air is not circulating, it may cause the oxygen content in the air to drop, affect the cat’s normal breathing, and lead to abnormal breathing. It is necessary to open more windows for ventilation. If necessary, it needs to be improved by inhaling oxygen.
4. Pneumonia
Usually caused by bacterial and viral infections, symptoms such as cough, sputum, dyspnea, and chest pain will appear. If not treated in time, it will cause the respiratory rate to increase. Changes in the abdomen cause rapid rise and fall of the abdomen. You need to take antibiotics and antiviral drugs according to the doctor's advice. If necessary, you need to follow the doctor's advice and use intravenous infusion of antibiotics and antiviral drugs.
5. Heart disease
If a cat suffers from heart disease, it will affect the normal blood and oxygen supply of the myocardium, causing precordial pain, poor breathing, palpitation, chest tightness and shortness of breath, etc. Symptoms may even cause myocardial hypoxia, causing the abdomen to fluctuate faster during breathing. You can take anti-vascular, anti-arrhythmic and anti-coagulant drugs as directed by your doctor. In severe cases, surgery may be required.
