What s wrong with cat hiccups?

Cats are considered to be caused by eating too fast, inhaling too much hairballs, catching cold, digestive system diseases, etc. If the cat eats too fast, then hiccups are normal and there is usually no need to worry too much. If the cat has abnormal hiccups and there are other symptoms of discomfort in the body, such as nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting, etc., it is recommended that the owner take the cat to the pet hospital for examination in time, clarify the cause, actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment, otherwise it will easily lead to worsening of the condition.

What causes cats to hiccup?

1. Eat too fast

During the eating process, food enters the stomach through the esophagus. If you eat too fast, it will cause diaphragmatic reactions in the esophagus, causing hiccups. This is a normal situation and you need to adjust the speed of eating.

2. Inhaling too many hairy balls

If a cat often licks its own hair, it will cause the fallen hair to enter the stomach, affecting the normal absorption and digestion of food, and the hair cannot be directly absorbed or excreted by the gastrointestinal tract, causing accumulation in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby forming hair balls. If the timely treatment may stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, causing hiccups, heartburn and acid reflux, it is recommended that the owner send the cat to a regular hospital for examination in time, and then further treatment based on the examination results.

3. Cold

If you also experience symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and coughing during hiccups, it may be caused by the body being stimulated by the cool wind. Protective measures are needed for the cat's body in time, such as adding bedding and mats to alleviate the discomfort reaction caused by cold.

4. Digestive system diseases

Cat hiccups may be caused by their own digestive system diseases, such as gastritis, enteritis, etc., which will affect the gastrointestinal tract, cause indigestion, and cause hiccups. It is recommended that the owner give the cat antibiotics and digestive-promoting drugs.