Rapid Breathing in Cats

Rapid breathing in cats is a potentially dangerous condition. It requires immediate action. Cats that experience breathing difficulties and show signs and symptoms of rapid breathing need immediate veterinary care. However, a cat that suffers from rapid breathing should be carefully transported. Each reckless movement can be fatal. Therefore, it will be wise to consult a vet on the phone before we even try to transport a cat. Many underlying diseases can cause rapid breathing in cats. Among them, the most common are heart problems, pneumonia, asthma, allergic reaction, hypoglycemia, tumors, etc. Cats ingesting a foreign object also show rapid breathing. If rapid breathing is all of a sudden, it needs immediate action. But, if rapid breathing developing gradually, it is usually followed by other symptoms. Coughing, lethargy, withdrawal, and lack of energy usually point at an underlying illness that should be treated. Whatever the cause is, rapid breathing is serious health condition and may even require giving the first aid treatment. To find out more about symptoms of rapid breathing in cats, the article “Tachypnea (Rapid Breathing Rate) in Cats CATS” gives us the following tips.

– Coughing

– Difficulty breathing

– Blue color to the gums

– Fatigue

– Weight loss

– Poor appetite

– Excessive drinking or urinating

– Vomiting

– Diarrhea

Treatment for rapid breathing in cats depends on the cause. In some cases, a cat will need antibiotics, while at other she will be hospitalized for several days or weeks. It is because the seriousness of illness requires special care. But, to get a cat fully recovered, we need to continue treatment at home. The first step is providing a safe and peaceful place for a cat, where she will not feel disturbed. Recovery time can be short once a cat gets a proper diagnose and treatment. In many other cases, once treated, rapid breathing stops immediately. But, it is often the case with acute rapid breathing in cats.