Cats' stomachs will rise and fall rapidly during strenuous exercise or when the weather is very hot. This is normal. After a period of time, cats will naturally return to normal breathing times and frequencies. If your cat is lethargic and has an elevated body temperature, it may be caused by heat stroke, and it is recommended to seek medical attention in time. Furthermore, this situation may also occur when a cat is frightened or exposed to stress in a strange environment. It is recommended to pet the cat to restore its mood. Finally, this symptom will also occur if the cat suffers from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, ventricular septal defect, atrial septal defect, heart failure and other heart diseases, or infectious peritonitis
1. Causes of heatstroke
Cats in overheated environments will have shortness of breath, rapid belly rise and fall, and will often stick out their tongues to breathe. The cat needs to be cooled down to calm its breathing.
2. Asthma
Cats suffering from asthma may cause shortness of breath, rapid belly rise and fall, and even coughing. Asthma in cats is similar to that in humans. Asthma occurs when particles with allergic reactions enter the cat's respiratory tract. Treatment of this condition usually involves corticosteroids and bronchodilators, and pet-specific drug dosages should be used under the guidance of a professional doctor.
3. Respiratory diseases
Severe respiratory diseases in cats can cause difficulty in breathing, excessive proliferation of respiratory secretions, and lung infections, which can lead to shortness of breath and asthma. Respiratory diseases are often caused by bacteria or viruses. With targeted antibiotic treatment, aerosol treatment can assist in clearing respiratory mucus to make the cat breathe more smoothly.
4. Heart disease
Congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure, etc. may also cause symptoms of dyspnea and shortness of breath in cats. Whether this can be diagnosed through echocardiography at a pet hospital Have heart disease.
5. Abnormal pain
Cats have a high tolerance for pain. In the case of abnormal pain, the cat’s respiratory system will also be stimulated, resulting in rapid breathing, rapid stomach heaving, and rapid mental distress. The cat is in extremely poor condition and resists touch. Owners should be careful when touching the cat. And the owner needs to take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time to check whether the cat has any trauma on the body and whether there is any disease in the abdomen causing pain. Basic clinical examination, B-ultrasound, and X-ray are common examination methods, and the treatment plan is determined based on the diagnosis results.
