Why does my cat pant after vigorous play? Is his heart healthy?

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I am a feral cat rescue lady and have trapped / rehabed etc hundreds of cats . I have 2, 10 month old brothers now , Had them since 3 months. Too wild to adopt out , living in my art studio. Both tested / neutered , indoor only now. One pants after vigorous play / running. Lasts less than 15 seconds, seems fine otherwise. Could he have a bad heart ?. He lives in a stress free environment, lots of love , cool , clean , large room, good diet. Don't want to do a ton of tests. Should I worry ? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 10 months and 21 days old | 10 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

How lovely of you to take in feral cats! Yes, it certainly is possible Butternut could have a bad heart, but the only way to know for sure is to have him seen by a vet. It would be a good idea to have this checked out, as medications may help with any symptoms he is displaying. I would urge you to have him seen by a vet for at least a physical exam and chest x-rays. I hope this helps!

Why does my cat pant after vigorous play? Is his heart healthy?

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