My Cat has problems breathing 24/7?

Question

it sounds like his has asthma all day and all night ....i am really worried about him some days it is worse than others but he is a happy cat doesnt act sick he plays and messes with the other cats but some days he is a little bit slowed down . What can i do ...i put vicks on his chest but he licked it off lol

Answer 1

I knew someone who had a cat with heart worms, she had been tested and was put on prednisone....She sounded like she had asthma....Take it to a vet...They should be able to answer this...

Answer 2

I don't think the purring has anything to do with Coconuts heavy breathing. Being inactive as you said, this heavy breathing is symptomatic of respiratory problems, or fluid in the pleural cavity. Please listen to her breath and this will help you know if it's beginning stages of asthma. My baby boy blue had asthma and I never even really knew it, until he started the heavier breathing and then I could hear him wheasing at night. Small cats breathe faster than large ones and the rate of any cat's breathing will increase after excerise and during stress. The normal respiratory rate is approximately 20-30 breaths per minute. To count the respiratory frequency, count either the number of times the cat inhales (chest rises) or exhales (chest falls) over a 60 second period. A shortcut is to count over a 30 second interval and multiply by two (respirations/minute). An easy way to monitor breathing is to place your hand lightly on the cat's chest over the ribs midway between the forearm and abdomen to feel the breathing motions. The breathing movements may appear forced and erratic. The greater the difficulty encountered with each breath, the more likely the cat will pant with his mouth open. His facial expression may reflex his anxiety. The abdomen may appear to pump up and down as the chest heaves. This is called costoabdominal respiration and is not normal breathing. I really hope this helps!

Answer 3

Do not put Vicks on his chest that is not good for them and can make it worse. He may have asthma and he could have a blockage. He needs to see the vet NOW.

Answer 4

Cats do get asthma.
Take to vet and they will give an injection of long acting steriod (lasts 6-12 weeks), this will open up the bronchi and make it easier for him to breath. You can also humidify the air for him by using a humidifier or once a day place him in the bathroom and run a hot shower let him breath in the hot steam.
Another cause of breathlessness can be cardiomyopathy (heart failure) so take to vet and they will diagnose

Answer 5

I am sorry to hear about your cat. Ask the vet if there is anything that you can give or do for the cat. I had a terrior that developed a cough. every year the cough got worse; until one morning she woke me up panting. The vet said to put a fan on her so she can breath and it wasn't long until she passed.

Answer 6

YOU PUT VICKS ON HIS CHEST AND HE LICKED It OFF???
WHAT ARE YOU, NUTS??

URGENT...take him to a Vet for a blood test...good chance he has Chronic Renal Failure.
What you perceive as "problems breathing" might be panting...his blood isn't getting enough oxygen because of possible kidney failure and it's effects on the cat's body..

Answer 7

Have you taken him to the vet? If not, you definitely should. And I don't recommend putting Vicks on his chest. He could get sick from eating it.

Answer 8

It could be an illness or something caught in his windpipe. Time to see the vet. Good luck!

Answer 9

bring him to a vet! sounds concerning.

Answer 10

does it sound like he has a blocked nose,like he has a cold,and does he get tired easily?VET TIME,COULD BE HEARTWORM!