I'm a dog person, and have never even held a cat until last December, so i don't know much about these animals at all.
We rescued a stray who is now about 8 months old, and he's really REALLY playful. For the last couple months, he's been panting a lot, usually after running around for a few hours straight. And sometimes he wheezes or goes into coughing fits, and starts breathing really hard. We asked the vet, and they said he's fine, but I'm still kinda worried about him. I read that cats can start panting after they play a lot, or when it gets really hot outside. But the wheezing and coughing just doesn't seem like something to ignore.
Any thoughts?
2007-05-08 10:01:41 · 6 answers · asked by :-D 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
You're right - it shouldn't be ignored. Go to another vet for a second opinion.
You may want to try to find a cat specialist:
http://www.aafponline.org/ has a 'find an AAFP doctor' link to find a cat specialist in your area.
2007-05-08 10:17:54 · answer #1 · answered by Bess2002 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wheezing and coughing certainly shouldn't be ignored. Try a different vet: That first one smells too much like a snake-oil salesman to me.
You might want to have the baby's heart checked. Also, have him checked for worms or other parasites.
Good luck!
2007-05-08 10:08:39 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I own 3 cats myself and have never seen any of them pant like a dog after running around. I would get a second opinion. There may be an upper respiratory problem. Good luck. :)
2007-05-08 10:09:11 · answer #3 · answered by astroeyes2000 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Definately check with a vet. Cats are known to get little colds like dogs. check if his nose is dripping, and watch for sneezing. kittens are well known for catching sicknesses, just as little kids because they don't have the immunity.
he could also just have a hairball that won't come out. but just to be safe, check with a vet. it may be a type of paracitic worm, that do like to live in places like the lungs, stomach etc. definately check with your vet, because that is a possibility if he was a stray.
2007-05-08 11:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by EnglishTea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a second opinion as cats can have asthma.My friends cat has asthma.Good luck!
2007-05-08 10:11:19 · answer #5 · answered by ponygirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take him to another vet. Your vet doesn't seem to really be interested. It could be allergies, and there are kitty medicines for that.
2007-05-08 10:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by Esma 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋