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Cat breathing fast, bleeding mouth after fight. Is it a vet emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | 2 years and 3 months old | 25 lbs

You Hi my name is Angel, I have an outside/inside cat and when I came outside today she was out but I notice she was breathing fast and her mouth is bleeding but I think it's just like a wound in her mouth I'm guessing she got into a fight withe another animal but she been breathing heavily like that for about 20 minutes now. Should I be worried should I take her to the vet? Also she is walking, moving to different spots but not eating or drinking water.

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on August 22nd, 2017

I would definitely take her to the vet as soon as possible. If she is breathing heavily then this could be a medical emergency. Your vet will be able to listen to her and possible do X-rays. They will be able to provide oxygen if needed. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 12th, 2019

    I would brake your cat to an emergency vet asap. The combination of breathing difficulty and bleeding would make me very concerned regarding trauma that may have let to a pneumothorax/haemothorax. An x-ray will likely be required to know for sure.

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