Why does my overweight Siamese cat wheeze after drinking water?

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10 year old cat, active, indoor, healthy. 2-3 pounds overweight, has had 2 wheezing events after drinking water. Worse event this morning after drinking water. Head down, neck extended. Part siamese black cat. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 10 years and 3 months old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The most common cause for what you are describing is feline asthma. It is most prevalent in Siamese cats. Being overweight can exacerbate asthma. Other causes of asthma are parasites (specifically lung worm) and feline heart worm disease. The treatment of feline asthma is steroids, bronchodilators and antibiotics if an infection is suspected. They actually make inhalers for cats! I recommend an exam with your Vet for chest X-rays, blood work, fecal and feline heart worm test. I hope this helps and I wish Sluggo the best!

Why does my overweight Siamese cat wheeze after drinking water?

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