Pneumonia in cats

By
✔ MRCVS
DVM
Updated October 16, 2025
3 min read

Overview

Symptoms

Risk

Diagnosis

Vet treatment

Home treatment

Prevention

When to worry

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Pneumonia in cats

By
✔ MRCVS
DVM
Updated October 16, 2025
3 min read

Pneumonia in cats can range from mild to severe. If compromising the ability to breathe it can become an emergency. Many cases of pneumonia require immediate veterinary intervention.

Pneumonia is the inflammation of the lungs and airways, resulting in fluid build up and difficulty breathing. Depending on its origin and severity, if not treated soon enough, it can be life-threatening.

What is pneumonia in cats? >What is pneumonia in cats? [Overview

What are the symptoms of pneumonia in cats? >What are the symptoms of pneumonia in cats? [Symptoms

Are some cats at higher risk of pneumonia than others? >Are some cats at higher risk of pneumonia than others? [Risk

How is pneumonia in cats diagnosed? >How is pneumonia in cats diagnosed? [Diagnosis

What’s the treatment for pneumonia in cats? >What’s the treatment for pneumonia in cats? [Vet treatment

How to look after a cat diagnosed with pneumonia >How to look after a cat diagnosed with pneumonia [Home treatment

Tips on how to prevent pneumonia in cats >Tips on how to prevent pneumonia in cats [Prevention

When do you need to call the vet? >When do you need to call the vet? [When to worry

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