Why is my cat wheezing with loud, shallow breathing? Is it serious?

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My cat is a loud breather, even louder when she purrs. She has a wheeze and she takes very shallow breaths. Nothing has changed with her mood, she still runs and plays. I took her to the vet about 8 months ago to get spayed and he told me she had allergies. Despite this, I've been watching closely and i can't help but feel concerned. Is this something i should worry about? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 2 years old | 13 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about Lucy! If she is wheezing and taking very shallow breaths, this is not normal. It could be allergy related and we can see asthma in cats. We also worry about heart disease in cats who have breathing issues. We also can see breathing issues with heartworm infection or lungworm infection. I would recommend a visit to your vet along with x-rays of the chest to check the heart and lungs for signs of these diseases. Depending on what they find, appropriate medication can then be started to try to help her be more comfortable!

Why is my cat wheezing with loud, shallow breathing? Is it serious?

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