The cat is purring. Is the cat sick?

Nov 19,2023
3Min

Does a cat make a purring sound? When a cat is sleeping, we always hear the purring sound of the cat. We think the cat is very cute. Some owners say that the sound of the cat purring recently is different from before, and the sound is louder. , and sometimes even a low purring sound. Is the cat in this situation sick? Does it need to go to a pet hospital for treatment? ​​​​​​

Some parents believe that cats who breathe loudly and loudly may be suffering from lung infection caused by viruses, and unvaccinated cats are more susceptible to this type of disease. Sometimes the symptoms are similar to viral colds. If you find that your cat has been sitting still for a long time, walking and breathing unsteadily, it means that the virus has infected the lungs, and you need to take the cat to a pet hospital for treatment in time.

Some parents also believe that cats generally snore and breathe loudly. For example, in hot summer, a cat’s breathing may become rapid and the breathing sound may become loud due to the influence of environmental climate. However, this is generally normal. As a parent, pay attention to cooling your cat to prevent heatstroke, so that it will not suffer from heatstroke or life-threatening situations.

It is worth noting that as a parent, you should pay attention when you find that your cat’s breathing sound becomes louder. First carefully observe the cat's physical condition. If it is normal, parents don’t need to worry too much. However, once an abnormality is discovered, parents should take the cat to the pet hospital for treatment in time. Do not delay the treatment of the cat for no reason.

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