My spayed cat sounds congested and rattley when breathing. Is it serious?

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She was spayed today. She sounds congested and rattley. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 10 months and 10 days old | 8.5 lbs

Emily, DVM · Accepted Answer

Some animals can have increased respiratory noise after anesthesia from the endotracheal tube. However if the noise does not go away, she seems to have difficulty breathing, has an increased breathing rate or effort or seems lifeless/lethargic then your cat needs to be seen by veterinarian as soon as possible because this could indicate serious complications such as pneumonia.

My spayed cat sounds congested and rattley when breathing. Is it serious?

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