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Why is my cat breathing heavy with open mouth and tongue out while active?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi my cat is breathing really heavy with an open mouth and tongue sticking out when it is not laying down

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 11th, 2017

This is an emergency situation, your local emergency clinic/veterinarian should be contacted and your cat should be seen as soon as possible. Respiratory versus heart problems are likely to be the cause. Thoracic radiograph may be needed.

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