My cat purrs loudly and opens its mouth when inhaling. Is this normal?

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My cat breathes in weirdly when he purrs, like his purrs get loudly when he inhales and slightly opens his mouth. It’s been going on for years but not sure if it was genetic, serious or just a hair ball. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 10 months old

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is perfectly normal. Some cats have a tiny quiet purr, others a very loud purr, and others again actually open their mouth a little to purr loudly. The louder your kitty purrs the happier it is. Hairballs usually cause a cough. Sounds like you have a very happy kitty.

My cat purrs loudly and opens its mouth when inhaling. Is this normal?

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