Why is my cat breathing heavily, sluggish, and sleeping a lot?

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My cat last night had a very weird moment were he was breathing heavily and seems like he couldnt get air he's been very sluggish and sleeping alot. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | neutered

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Salem! It does sound like he is sick, and his symptoms could be caused by a respiratory illness, heart disease, heartworms, or cancer among other causes. It's quite serious when a cat is struggling to breathe, and should that happen again tonight, I would have him seen by a vet immediately. Otherwise, monitor him tonight, and take him into the vet first thing in the morning. The vet can diagnose what is causing his symptoms, and can treat him for them.

Why is my cat breathing heavily, sluggish, and sleeping a lot?

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