Cat hiccups may be caused by eating too fast, inhaling too many hair balls, catching cold, digestive system diseases, etc. If your cat eats too quickly, hiccups are normal and usually nothing to worry about. If the cat hiccups abnormally and has other symptoms of discomfort, such as nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time to clarify the cause and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment, otherwise the condition may easily worsen.
What causes cats to hiccup?
1. Eating too fast
During the eating process, food enters the stomach through the esophagus. If you eat too fast, it will cause a diaphragmatic reaction in the esophagus, causing hiccups. This is normal and the eating speed needs to be adjusted.
2. Inhaling too many hair balls
If a cat licks its own hair frequently, it will cause the shed hair to enter the stomach, affecting the normal absorption and digestion of food, and the hair cannot be directly absorbed. Absorption or discharge from the gastrointestinal tract leads to accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby forming hair balls. If not treated in time, it may irritate the gastrointestinal tract and cause hiccups, heartburn and acid reflux. It is recommended that the owner send the cat to a regular hospital in time. Check and then proceed with further treatment based on the results.
3. Cold
If symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, cough, etc. appear during the hiccups, it may be caused by the cold wind irritating the body, and the cat needs to be treated in time. Take good protective measures, such as adding bedding, mats, etc., to reduce the discomfort caused by cold.
4. Digestive system diseases
Cat hiccups may be caused by digestive system diseases, such as gastritis, enteritis, etc., which can affect the gastrointestinal tract and cause indigestion. Hiccups occur. It is recommended that owners give their cats antibiotics and digestive medications.
