My cat is wheezing and breathing worse. Should I take her to the vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 lbs
my cat has a wheeze that is getting worse within the past hour
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Published on January 22nd, 2018
Wheezing in cats can be caused by chronic allergies, asthma, infections, and polyps. However, if you believe that Ashes is having trouble breathing, she should be seen by a vet immediately as she may need oxygen supplementation and stabilization. I hope this helps and that all is well!
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Published on April 22nd, 2020
Open mouth breathing is always an emergency situation in a cat. Cat breath with open mouth because of heart or airways disease, they can pant because of stress, pain, asthmatic attacks. You should keep Ash in cool, well ventilated room for now and please, try and get her seen by your nearest open vet as soon as possible.
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