The cat is breathing rapidly in the car, so the owner must do this!

If your cat is in a car, it may be due to respiratory illness or heart disease. It is best to take them to the veterinarian immediately for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

The shortness of breath in a cat may be caused by high temperatures in the car or motion sickness. First of all, because cats have underdeveloped sweat glands, if the temperature in the car is high, it will cause the cat to breathe rapidly. Secondly, cats may also experience symptoms of shortness of breath when they are motion sickness, and may also experience symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. When you find that this is happening to the cat, it is recommended that the owner open the car windows in time to ventilate. If possible, it is recommended to stop the car first and let the cat rest for a while, which will usually relieve it quickly. You can also feed it motion sickness medication.

1. The temperature in the car is higher

When the temperature in the car is higher and the oxygen content is insufficient, the cat will keep opening its mouth to breathe and dissipating heat. At this time, it is recommended that the owner open a small gap in the car window for ventilation, and wipe the cat's ears and foot pads with water to help dissipate heat. Be careful not to open the windows too large to avoid cats catching a cold.

2. Motion sickness

If the cat is not only short of breath, but also has symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea, it means that the cat is more severe in motion sickness. At this time, it is recommended that the owner stop the car first, then take the cat to an open, air flow and other environment to rest, and feed the cat an appropriate amount of water, and then continue driving after the cat improves.

Note: Cats need to fast for 4 to 6 hours in advance when taking a car to prevent vomiting and diarrhea on the road. In addition, if the cat has severe stress when riding, it is not recommended to take the cat out by driving.