Cats panting are mainly divided into non-disease causes and disease causes. Non-disease causes are mainly considered to be excessive environmental temperature, strenuous exercise and stress reactions. In this case, the cat can usually return to normal after taking a rest for a while. The main causes of the disease include lung, heart and other diseases, including pneumonia, pulmonary edema, etc. If your cat is still panting after a long rest, consider the cause of the disease and seek medical advice promptly.
1. The ambient temperature is too high
Cats’ sweat glands are underdeveloped, and the main sweat glands are concentrated in the footpads and armpits. Therefore, when the ambient temperature is too high, cats will pant heavily and at the same time He also sticks out his tongue to exhale to dissipate heat. This is normal. It is recommended that the owner move the cat to a cool and ventilated place to rest in time and give the cat an appropriate amount of water. Generally, the cat can return to normal after a moderate rest.
2. Vigorous exercise
After a cat undergoes strenuous exercise, the blood flow in the body accelerates, resulting in insufficient supply to the lungs, and the cat will pant heavily. This is a normal physiological phenomenon and will usually return to normal after a short rest.
3. Stress response
If a kitten has just arrived in a new environment, it may open its mouth and gasp due to nervousness, fear and other emotions. At the same time, it may There may also be a rapid heartbeat and an elevated body temperature. At this time, the owner should pay attention to comfort the cat and calm it down. This situation will be relieved after the cat adapts to the environment.
4. Cardiopulmonary disease
If the panting is not caused by high ambient temperature, strenuous exercise or stress, then you need to consider whether the cat has heart or lung disease. , because of the lack of oxygen, he gasped for more oxygen. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition.
