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Why is my 6-month kitten breathing fast, mouth open, nose blocked?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Norwegian Forest Cat | Male | neutered | 7 months and 26 days old | 8.6 lbs

hi , my kitten is 6 months . He is constantly breathing rapidly and hangs his mouth open like he is breathless and his breathing sounds like he has a blocked nose . I am very worried i do not know what to do please do help

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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on June 6th, 2018

What you are describing sounds like a potential medical emergency. I would recommend having Alma seen by a veterinarian immediately to see what is going on. We can see lung and heart disease in kittens that require emergency treatment. Good luck! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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