My cat is mouth breathing and not playing after an animal bite.

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When I got Pooter, he was very active and playful. A few months ago, he was bitten at the base of his tail by another animal. The wound is healed though and seems fine. But he hasn't been the same since. He's not interested in playing anymore and he pretty much only breathes through his mouth. He seems to get stressed out easily and starts breathing very heavily through his mouth. He is an outside cat. I do not have a job at this time so I can not afford to take him to the vet. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered | 1 year and 10 months old | 8 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Pooter! There are a couple of things that can be wrong with him. It is concerning that he becomes stressed out easily and starts open mouth breathing. It is not normal for a cat to open mouth breathe, and it can be a sign of respiratory distress. Because Pooter was bit by another animal, he could have been infected by a disease from that animal. Given the open mouth breathing, it is best that he is seen by a vet, as it's not possible to recommend a treatment without knowing the cause of the symptoms. In addition, breathing problems can be quite serious, and it's important to have the diagnosed and treated. If paying for a vet is an issue, you can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com

My cat is mouth breathing and not playing after an animal bite.

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