Why is my 7-week-old kitten breathing 90 bpm but still active?

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I have a 7-8 week old kitten who started breath very heavily last night, I counted it and its 90 breaths per minute. He still eats and plays though. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 3 days old

Dr. Paula Simons · Accepted Answer

This is abnormal and concerning. A normal respiration rate for a cat is 24-42 breaths per minute and maybe slightly higher in a kitten, but not that high. Please have him seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.

Why is my 7-week-old kitten breathing 90 bpm but still active?

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