What should cats do if they are obese and short of breath?

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Under normal circumstances, cats' breathing frequency is 20-30 times per minute, and their heartbeat frequency is 120- 140 times per minute. Cats are often less prone to shortness of breath than humans and dogs. Even if they exercise a lot, when they stop exercising, their breathing will calm down more quickly. If the cat breathes for no reason, the cat owner should pay attention.

Causes of shortness of breath in cats may include:

1, asthma

Asthma can lead to wheezing, coughing and increased respiratory frequency, which occurs when cats inhale particles with allergic reactions through breathing. Cat asthma is usually treated with corticosteroids and bronchodilators.

2. Canine filariasis

Although cats are more resistant to filariasis than dogs, they can still be infected with filariasis. Cardiofilariasis can cause cats to have difficulty breathing and lead to shortness of breath.

Cardiofilariasis can be fatal, so prevention is the most important. Regularly give cats preventive medication to treat filariasis, pay attention to indoor hygiene, and prevent excessive mosquito bites. Mosquito bites are the main route of transmission of filariasis.

4. Respiratory tract infection

Respiratory tract infection in cats can cause dyspnea, shortness of breath and wheezing. The cause of respiratory tract infection is usually virus, but if there is secondary bacterial infection, antibiotic treatment is needed. Atomization helps clear mucus from the respiratory tract, making it easier for your cat to breathe.

5. Cardiovascular abnormalities

The last cause of shortness of breath in cats is heart disease, and the most common one is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The sick cat has no obvious symptoms, and the onset is urgent and cannot be cured.

In addition to shortness of breath, decreased exercise, purple or white tongue, cough is also a typical complication.

Although hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is affected by cat obesity, it is not the most direct cause. In fact, it is a genetic disease, regardless of age, the incidence of male cats is higher than that of female cats. Cats as young as 4 months to 16 years old may get sick.

Whether cats are short of breath because of obesity or not, obesity is a great threat to cats' health. When the cat is too fat and the symptoms are not good, we can go to the pet hospital or consult the online pet doctor.