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My cat makes a strange noise when exhaling. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 years and 3 months old | 12 lbs

When my cat exhales she makes a little sound

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 21st, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. With the limited history and not being able to hear what this noise sounds like, it is difficult to say what the cause could be. Inflammation or infection can cause changes to the way an animal breathes as well as something stuck in the airway. If this persists or worsens, I would recommend having a veterinarian take a look at Eva so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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