Why is my cat breathing heavily while lying down, but still purring?

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My cat has been breathing heavely the last couple of days, while he lays down but he is also purring. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Breathing more heavily than normal is often an early sign of illness in cats, so I would definitely encourage you to take Prince to the vet for a check up as soon as you are able to. Often, we see this in cats with heart disease, fluid in the chest cavity, or even certain types of cancer. They may not show any other symptoms of a problem until their illness gets much worse, so it's always best to have this checked sooner rather than later. Your vet can listen to Prince's heart and lungs to check for any obvious abnormalities, and may also recommend chest x-rays to look for some of the problems I mentioned above.

Why is my cat breathing heavily while lying down, but still purring?

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