miko_supra Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 need some advise from someone good with animals my cat has been breathing strangely for the past few days. anyone have any ideas as to what could be wrong with him? you can see his sides a moving heavily as he breaths... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Have you tried taking it to a vet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 yeah i've got him booked in tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 One of my cats has always breathed a little heavy but the vets have never said it was anything to be concerned about, I guess its different if its always been like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Looks like he may have a slighty restricted Air flow is he wheezing or looking distressed at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 One of my cats has always breathed a little heavy but the vets have never said it was anything to be concerned about, I guess its different if its always been like it. Our your vet is really a dentist and has no idea about cats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 One for the vet. Let us know what it was. Hope its not serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Our your vet is really a dentist and has no idea about cats Maybe thats why they are not so keen when we bring our staffie in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 he just looks really down and he's not eating as much as usual. i will let you know how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Could have a cold. Is he sneezing or dribbly at all? My cat (bless him he lived til 18), had about 4-5 colds through his life. always felt sorry for him when he was sat there purring and snot came out his nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Could have a cold. Is he sneezing or dribbly at all? My cat (bless him he lived til 18), had about 4-5 colds through his life. always felt sorry for him when he was sat there purring and snot came out his nose. no i don't think it is a cold, he doesnt have any of those symptoms. he just does this sort of heaving motion in his belly as he breaths. but he doesnt look in any pain. got him booked in for a check up in the morning and probably get his service done too whilst he's there (jabs etc..) i will let you know how he gets on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 You can't say we don't get a diverse selection of posts on the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 He could have an infection, or been clipped by a car, have you checked his claws for fraying/scuffing? a sure sign, i would get him to a vet ASAP, as he could have internal injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 He could have an infection, or been clipped by a car, have you checked his claws for fraying/scuffing? a sure sign, i would get him to a vet ASAP, as he could have internal injuries. no signs of any injuries on the outside. i first thought of an infection. its my sisters cat, but she's away and my parents said he had been like it for a few days now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 What age is he? Is he coughing? Are his gums a pink colour or white? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra ST Myster Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 our cat was breathing like that, turned out she may have fallen awkwardly and damaged the lung, which in turn caused water on the lung.. maybe something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Let us know Miko. Poor li'l kitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 our cat was breathing like that, turned out she may have fallen awkwardly and damaged the lung, which in turn caused water on the lung.. maybe something like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren-K Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I think it might be as simple as a fur ball that it cant bring up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 That's a beautiful cat Could be anything, though - diabetes, broken rib, a stuck mouse bone, furballs, grass (which they eat to help throw up furballs, but isn't good for them) ... let us know what the vet says. Hope it's something easily fixable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Is it an import or an export model? (I can't beleive no-one's done car jokes yet...). Hope the vet goes well bud. I know how much people love cats, I still miss mine and he went to feline heaven 2 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 poor little fella Hope he's better soon and keep us posted. Can cats get Asthma? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hope Kitty will be ok, let us know. Always hate to see animals poory, you feel so helpless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 well i took him to the vets just now and she said he may have a tumor...i have to take him off of food for 24 hours and then take him back for further examination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Poor little thing, sorry to hear that. Well spotted though, i don't know if i would have noticed (i have 4 cats lol) Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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