Careful parents will find out. Cats will make a "purr" sound when they are close to us or sleeping. Many people think that cats are snoring. Is this true? Let's follow the editor of Chongqing.com to understand why cats are snoring. Snoring. ​​​​​​

Reasons for cats snoring:

There are many reasons why cats snore. It may be due to obesity, or it may be due to nasal diseases such as pararhinitis or viral rhinitis. It can be improved through hospital treatment, but if the symptoms suddenly worsen, emergency response is needed. At this time, you should contact the doctor quickly.

If a cat is too fat, fat will accumulate in the upper respiratory tract, the air circulation channel will be narrowed, and the respiratory mucosa will tremble and cause snoring. At this time, it’s time to improve the cat’s diet and let it exercise more.

In addition, pararhinitis is also one of the causes. The accessory nasal cavity refers to the space enclosed by bones that leads to the interior of the nasal cavity. If this area is inflamed, the nose will be easily blocked, the pressure in the nasal cavity against air will increase, and the palate will vibrate, causing snoring.

Causes of pararhinitis include viral respiratory diseases, bacterial infections, etc. Some viral infections are preventable with vaccines, so don’t forget to get vaccinated. Bacterial infections can be prevented through hygiene management and improving the living environment.

In addition, Persian cats with flat noses and wrinkled nose tips purr loudly due to their breed.