Fast breathing in cats
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Fast breathing in cats
Fast breathing is a very concerning symptom in cats. Stress and intense exercise commonly cause fast breathing, but if these are not the cause or the breathing isn’t returning to normal, a serious condition may be present.
Most cats will only breathe with their mouth open if they are very stressed or have a serious problem. Normal breathing movements in cats are very subtle and silent. Any breathing changes lasting more than a few minutes should be discussed with a vet, and this is urgent if the breathing is getting worse or if it is noisy or laboured.
Recording breaths per minute at rest is a useful way to monitor chronic conditions, especially those affecting the heart and lungs.
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