Although a ruptured diaphragm rarely threatens a cat’s life, it does have a certain impact on its life. Cats with a ruptured diaphragm and hernia should not engage in strenuous exercise to avoid breathing difficulties. threaten. ​​​​​​

After a cat injury accident, most of the injuries will quickly cause the diaphragm to rupture and show clinical symptoms; in some cases, the trauma will take a long time to show symptoms. Severe exacerbations following chronic diaphragmatic rupture may be the result of further development of pleural leakage or abdominal distention leading to herniation.

Difficulty breathing and shortness of breath often appear together with symptoms of shock and other injuries caused by trauma. Percussion of the chest reveals an increase in density on the injured side and a shift in the highest point of the heartbeat. Chest auscultation may reveal blurred heart sounds, lack of lung sounds, or hearing bowel sounds.