Cats also have many of the same habits as humans, such as they sometimes purr. Generally speaking, a slight snoring is not a big problem. It is a normal wheezing sound in the nasal cavity, but if the snoring is loud and lasts for a long time, if the breathing is abnormal, it may be a disease. So for this, there are two aspects that the owner needs to consider. Is this because of the problem of the nose? Or is it because of being too fat?

There are many reasons for snoring, it may be because of obesity, it may also be because of pararhinitis or viral rhinitis, etc. The production of nose diseases.

I. Obesity

Obesity is obvious and can be observed Yes, the standard definition of obesity is different for different breeds, such as round and thick cats. Such as British Shorthair (details), Exotic Shorthair. To judge 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 the head, please quickly implement the cat to lose weight, reduce or standard, otherwise it will grow get fatter.

Long-haired and hairy cats, such as Chinchillas, Persians, and Himalayans, even if the cat is of a standard body, the thick and thick fur will make them look look fat. Therefore, it is very important to judge whether this cat is obese. You can observe the ratio of its head and belly when bathing the cat. If the belly is already large and the width exceeds the head, it means that the cat is already very fat.

How is it treated?

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

Second, paranasal sinusitis

Cat snoring Rhinitis is also one of the reasons. The accessory nasal cavity is the space enclosed by the bones leading to the inside of the nasal cavity. If this part is inflamed, the nose is easily blocked, the pressure of the nasal cavity against the air will increase, and the palate will vibrate and cause snoring. The causes of pararhinitis include viral respiratory diseases and bacterial infections.

III. Viral respiratory disease

Viral Respiratory diseases include viral rhinotracheitis and influenza virus infection.

For viral rhinotracheitis, cats will have severe sneezing 1 to 3 days after infection, and then gradually become lethargic, have fever, Severe loss of appetite and even do not eat, the nose is clear nose at first, like when people have a cold, and then gradually the nose becomes thicker and thicker like snot; tearing, the conjunctiva (ie, the white of the eye) becomes Red and swollen, so severe that the eyes cannot be opened, and some cats will have corneal ulceration; some cats will drool and ulcers in the mouth; with the development of the disease, there will be cough and even pneumonia symptoms.

For cat flu, it is mainly manifested as abnormal discharge from the eyes, nose, and mouth (usually thick white or cyan, short-nosed Red tears and sesame paste are excluded), mouth ulcers, red and swollen eye conjunctiva, elevated body temperature, etc. At present, there is still no reliable common drug against feline viral influenza. Therefore, doctors' recommendations are often antibiotics and broad-spectrum antibacterials to achieve certain therapeutic purposes and to avoid long-term inflammation. life-threatening drugs.

Home care of affected cats is especially important. Nasal congestion and oral ulcers will affect the cat's eating and drinking water, which will seriously lead to dehydration and further decline in body resistance.

Bacterial infection can be prevented through hygiene management and improvement of living environment. Be very careful on weekdays. But when the purring suddenly becomes severe, or the breathing is abnormal, it is an emergency, and the cat should be taken to the hospital immediately.