Why is my cat running crazy, twitching, licking, and panting?

Cats can have erratic behavior sometimes if they are playing or otherwise "wound up" however licking and chewing at the body during this behavior is not normal. Your cat may be exhibiting pain (especially with the muscle twitches and licking/chewing) and is trying to get your attention about this. Where he is licking can also indicate where the problem may be such as the back, legs or even urinary tract. (Urinary blockages are common in male cats and can present with symptoms such as excess vocalization, licking and chewing at the urethra/penis, attempting to urinate without success, or signs of severe distress and is a medical emergency). If your cat is presenting with these behaviors it may be a good idea to schedule an appointment with your local vet to make sure there is not an underlying pain or illness causing it.

That sounds odd. Cats don't normally act like this. I am concerned she is distressed, is experiencing pain in her mouth or is experienced altered mentation. Since she can't talk and tell you what is happening, I recommend to have her examined right away. An exam is needed to begin narrowing down the potential causes. I hope this helps.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Sweetiepie. Scratching can be due to external parasites (fleas, ticks, mites, etc), insect bites/stings, bacterial infection, dry skin, and some extreme cases are due to Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome, where parts of their bodies become extremely itchy. Sounds like if this persists or worsens, you will need to get her examined by your vet. They can get a history, perform an exam, and advise a diagnostic plan and/or treatment plan based on physical findings. Skin tests including a skin scrape, fungal culture, skin cytology may be needed or even some blood work to rule out an internal organ problem. Treatment would be based on the cause. Good luck with Sweetiepie.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! While panting and open mouth breathing can be due to nervousness to some extent, this most likely signals a respiratory condition such as asthma, heart disease, among many other possibilities. I highly recommend you consider taking Fluffy to your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They will likely recommend starting with an exam and chest radiographs. Hoping for the best! Good luck and have a great day!

No, panting in cats is never normal. I see that Tammy is quite young, but issues like asthma, heart failure, or toxin exposure could all cause signs of respiratory distress. On occasion, significant stress can trigger panting in some cats, but oftentimes there's also an underlying disease process. I strongly recommend taking Tammy to your vet or an emergency vet right away for evaluation. They'll need to perform a physical exam and will most likely recommend chest x-rays to try to get to the bottom of this situation. I hope that everything goes well for Tammy!

Nutritional issues, metabolic disease and other underlying conditions could all cause the strange eating habits and hunger, and problems with the heart or lungs (as you mentioned) can definitely cause exercise intolerance and panting. It is a good idea that you're bringing her into the vet so she can have a complete exam. Your vet will also likely recommend bloodwork and some X-rays to help narrow down the possible issues.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Jute Paw! If Jute Paw is breathing rapidly she needs to see a Vet today on Emergency. Causes of trouble breathing are: feline asthma, congestive heart failure, cancer, fever. She may be producing excessive tears secondary to a viral infection. The head twitching could be from dehydration, low blood pressure, a seizure or low blood sugar. Based on your description of Jute Paw, I recommend immediate veterinary care today. I hope this helps and I wish you and Jute Paw the very best!