My cat is wheezing and coughing. Is her breathing struggle serious?

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my cat is wheezing all the time and struggling to breathe. she even sometimes has a coughing fit where she lays on the ground couching and barely breathing. Pet's info: Cat | Russian Blue | Female | spayed | 17 years and 2 months old | 4.5 lbs

Dr. Rachel · Accepted Answer

Poor Candy - it sounds like she is experiencing respiratory distress - and this is an emergency situation. Coughing, wheezing, and struggling to breathe are all indications of a serious problem that can often be life-threatening. Possibilities include heart failure, cancer, asthma, pneumonia or bronchitis, or infectious disease - among others. She should be seen by a veterinarian ASAP to ensure she is stable and comfortable. Chest x-rays can be performed in order to determine the best course of treatment.

My cat is wheezing and coughing. Is her breathing struggle serious?

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