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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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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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