My 14-year-old cat sighs when resting. Is he in pain or content?

With that kind of vocalization and restless behavior, I suspect he may have a urinary tract infection. I recommend getting him to see your vet as soon as possible, Male cats are especially prone to becoming blocked and unable to urinate. If it isn't urinary, he still may have some underlying medical condition that is making him uncomfortable and restless. Your vet will do an exam and labwork to determine what is causing this behavioral change and how best to treat it.

If Millard is completely asleep while moaning he may not be in pain - he could be dreaming or even snoring. If he seems to moan when he's awake as well then I'd be more concerned about pain and would recommend having your vet examine him.

It is possible he has a source of pain and discomfort causing him distress and yes, I would recommend a full physical exam by your vet. Dental and bladder conditions are common causes of pain without obvious injury or sickness in cats and should be ruled out

If Louis is making this sound only when resting, it could be that he is purring because he's happy and relaxed. I'd be more concerned about it if he was making this sound all the time, and in that case, I'd recommend a vet visit. I hope this helps!

Yes, it sounds like Sebastian is lethargic. His symptoms are non-specific, but could indicate infection, trauma leading to injury, or endocrine/autoimmune disease. I recommend that you have him seen by a veterinarian to help determine the cause of his symptoms. Your vet may recommend blood and urine testing or even imaging such as an x-ray to help determine what is going on with Sebastian.

This sounds like he has an enlarged liver. The liver is near the front of the abdomen and if it enlarges it can cause the symptoms you are describing. It can put pressure on the lungs so they aren’t able to expand normally which can cause difficulty breathing, usually when excited. I would continue with the treatments your veterinarian recommends. An X-ray would show if the liver is enlarged, although there may not be much to do about it with his other medical problems. We do give supplements for the liver but rarely do surgery or other treatments. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Abner.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is normal for cats to sound more nasally when they are purring. My cat and I have heard other cats sound different in these loving situations. If he is not sneezing, doesn't have nasal discharge and isn't wheezing any other time I wouldn't worry! I hope this helps!