Cats panting with their mouths open may be because the surrounding environment temperature is too high, so the cats will open their mouths to pant to dissipate heat. It may also be because the cats are scared and have a stress response, such as suddenly changing the environment or hearing loud noises. Both of these situations are normal physiological phenomena and will get better after the cat rests for a while. It is also worth noting that if a cat opens its mouth and gasps for air for a long time, it is necessary to consider whether the cat has a heart or respiratory disease, resulting in abnormal breathing. It is recommended to take the cat to a pet hospital for examination and treatment in time. .
1. The ambient temperature is too high
Since cats’ sweat glands are underdeveloped and their heat dissipation ability is weak, when the surrounding environment temperature is too high, cats will open their mouths and pant to dissipate heat. In this regard, it is recommended that the owner move the cat to a cool place to rest in time and give it water. After the cat rests for a while and stabilizes, the situation will be relieved.
2. Stress response
Because cats are timid in temperament, they are easily frightened. When a cat is frightened and becomes stressed, it is very easy for a cat to open its mouth and gasp quickly. Case. For example, suddenly changing to a new environment, hearing loud noises, etc. will cause cats to have a stress reaction. If you encounter this situation, it is recommended that the owner gently stroke the cat to calm its nervous mood.
3. Hypoxia caused by disease
If the above reasons are excluded and the cat opens its mouth to pant for a long time, the owner should consider that the cat may have a heart or respiratory disease due to lack of oxygen. , so rapid breathing requires more oxygen, such as asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, other diseases complicated by lung infection or lung failure, etc. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for a detailed examination to determine the specific cause of the disease and then treat it accordingly.
