Cats

Cats also have many of the same habits as humans. For example, they sometimes snore. Generally speaking, slight snoring is not a big deal. It is a normal wheezing sound from the nasal cavity. However, if the snoring is loud and lasts for a long time, if the breathing is abnormal, it may be due to some disease. So for this, the owner needs to consider two aspects. Is this because of the nose problem? Or is it because you are too fat?

There are many reasons for snoring. It may be due to obesity, or it may be due to nasal diseases such as pararhinitis or viral rhinitis.

1. Obesity

Obesity is obvious and can be observed. For different breeds, the standard definition of obesity is also different, such as round and thick cats. Such as British shorthair cats (detailed introduction), exotic shorthair cats. To determine whether this type of cat is obese, you can carefully observe the ratio of its head and belly. If you find that the cat’s belly is wider than its head, then please quickly lose weight for the cat, lower or standard, otherwise it will grow Fatter.

Long-haired and multi-haired cats, such as Chinchilla, Persian, and Himalayan cats, even if the cats are of standard size, their thick and thick hair will make them look fat. Therefore, it is very important to judge whether this kind of cat is obese. You can observe the ratio of its head and belly when bathing the cat. If the belly is already very large and the width exceeds the head, it means that the cat is already obese.

How to treat?

If a cat is too fat, fat will accumulate in the upper respiratory tract, the air circulation channel will be narrowed, and the respiratory mucosa will tremble and cause snoring. Obese cats must lose weight, and the principles and methods of losing weight are similar to those for humans. Reduce the intake of calories and fat, and promote the consumption of stored fat and calories in the body. The most practical way to lose weight is still a reasonable diet plus a lot of exercise.

2. Pararhinitis

Pararhinitis is also one of the causes of snoring in cats. The accessory nasal cavity refers to the space enclosed by bones that leads to the interior of the nasal cavity. If this area becomes inflamed, the nose will easily become clogged, the pressure in the nasal cavity against air will increase, and the palate will vibrate, causing snoring. Causes of pararhinitis include viral respiratory diseases, bacterial infections, etc.

3. Viral respiratory diseases

Viral respiratory diseases include viral rhinotracheitis, influenza virus infection, etc.

For viral rhinotracheitis, cats will have severe sneezing symptoms 1 to 3 days after being infected, and then gradually become lethargic, have a fever, have a severe loss of appetite, and even stop eating. At the beginning, the nose will run clear, like when a person has a cold, and then gradually the nose will become thicker and thicker like snot; tears will flow, and the conjunctiva (the white of the eye) will become red and swollen, and it will be so swollen that the eyes cannot be opened. open, some cats will also develop corneal ulcers; some cats will drool and have ulcers in their mouths; as the disease progresses, they will also develop symptoms of coughing and even pneumonia.

For cat influenza, the main manifestations are abnormal secretions from the eyes, nose, and mouth (usually thick white or green thick, except short-nosed red tears and sesame paste), oral secretions, Ulcers, redness and swelling of the conjunctiva, elevated body temperature, etc. At present, there is still no reliable commonly used medicine to combat feline viral influenza. Therefore, doctors often recommend antibiotics and broad-spectrum antibacterial drugs to achieve certain treatment purposes and avoid long-term inflammation that can cause high fever and pneumonia, which can cause cats. Life-threatening drugs.

Home care for sick cats is particularly important. Nasal congestion and oral ulcers will affect the cat's eating and drinking, and in severe cases may lead to dehydration and further decrease in body resistance.

Bacterial infections can be prevented through hygiene management and improving the living environment. Be very careful on weekdays. But if the purring suddenly becomes severe or the breathing is abnormal, it is an emergency and take the cat to the hospital immediately.