Why is my cat breathing fast and noisy, but doesn't have a fever?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Heavy breathing is certainly abnormal in cats. It can be seen with conditions like asthma, heart disease, bronchitis, pneumonia, among other possibilities. This is usually concerning in cats and warrants a visit to a veterinarian as soon as possible for further assessment and possible treatment. They will likely going to perform thoracic radiographs, among other diagnostics dependent on the results obtained. Treatment would be dependent on the findings. Good luck and have a good night!

Hi there, Increased respiratory rates in cats can be due to stress, lung disease, asthma, fever as well as other diseases. Since this happens daily, I would recommend taking Milo in for a chest x-ray to see what's going on and go from there. They will be able to tell you if it's something related to the above mentioned causes, or something else. I hope that helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a cardiac problem leading to accumulation of fluids in the thorax. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. More investigations and antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

I am sorry to hear that Mochi isn’t feeling well. Abnormal or difficulty in breathing can be a life threatening situation. Cats especially do not tolerate respiratory difficulties well and they will tend to become critical quickly. Pneumonia, feline asthma, heart disease, heartworm, and cancer are all common causes of respiratory problems in cats. I would highly encourage you to have her evaluated by a veterinarian immediately. A chest x-ray will likely be recommended to help determine the diagnosis and best treatment plan. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The best way to measure respiratory rates in animals is when they are asleep. In cats and young animals it is very hard when they are awake as they are sniffing and in cats they purr. I would count his breathing the next time he is in a deep sleep and not purring. I think he is likely fine. He is a young cat and as long as he isn't coughing (sounds like a hair ball) or open mouth panting I think things are fine. if you are still concerned then I would have your Vet examine him. I wish you the best!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Scimmietta. Yes, this is concerning. Her breathing should have stabilized by now, and this can be an indication of a problem. She is a young cat, but it could be she has a problem with her heart causing this breathing problem. Before you get upset, keep in mind that it's summer in Italy where you live, and she may be breathing really fast due to the heat. Keep her in a cool, dark room. Have her seen by a vet to get a health check. Best of luck.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Open mouth breathing can be a sign of many conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, heart disease, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Bruce evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Likely diagnostics to be performed include thoracic radiographs and bloodwork. Treatment would be dependent on findings. Good luck and have a good night!