Cat lying on its side with fast abdominal fluctuations

The abdomen clinically refers to the abdominal cavity. A cat lying on its side with fast abdominal fluctuations may be caused by factors such as hot weather, fright, hypoxia, pneumonia, and heart disease. Firstly, if the condition of rapid abdominal fluctuations only appears and does not affect normal life, it is a normal physiological phenomenon and there is no need to worry too much. If the body is accompanied by other uncomfortable phenomena, such as difficulty breathing, coughing, chest pain, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to a regular pet hospital for treatment in a timely manner, otherwise it will affect the recovery of the disease.

Hot weather

If the weather is particularly hot, it may lead to a gradual decrease in the oxygen content in the air. When the cat lies on the ground or bed, its breathing rate may accelerate, causing changes in abdominal fluctuations. You can adjust the indoor temperature to around 25°C.

Fright

If the cat is scared, it may cause excessive tension, leading to rapid breathing and abdominal convulsions. This is a normal phenomenon, and the adverse reactions can disappear automatically when the cat's emotions return to normal.

Hypoxia

If the indoor air is not circulating properly, it may lead to a decrease in the oxygen content in the air, affecting the cat's normal breathing and causing abnormal breathing. It is necessary to open the windows for better ventilation. If necessary, oxygen therapy can be used to improve the situation.

Pneumonia

Usually caused by bacterial and viral infections, it presents with symptoms such as coughing, expectoration, difficulty breathing, and chest pain. If not treated in a timely manner, it can lead to changes in breathing rate and rapid abdominal fluctuations. Antibiotics and antiviral medications should be taken as prescribed, and intravenous drip therapy may be necessary in severe cases.

Heart disease

If a cat has heart disease, it will affect the normal blood supply and oxygen supply to the myocardium, causing symptoms such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, palpitations, and chest tightness. In severe cases, it can even cause myocardial hypoxia, leading to rapid abdominal fluctuations during breathing. Medical treatment for anti-vascular, anti-arrhythmic, and anticoagulant medications may be prescribed, and surgery may be necessary in severe cases.