My cat is breathing fast, but she's playful and eating. Should I worry?

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Hi. Noushi is breathing fast but she's being very playful & active. Her appetite is good too. Is it possible that she has a serious issue ? Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 6 days old | 6.6 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Without examining Noushi, it is difficult to say what the cause of the fast breathing is. If she is over-exerting herself, she may be panting because of exercise. If the temperature in the environment is warm, she may be panting due to temperature as well. If none of the above are causes, she may have a respiratory problem. If she continues to pant and breathe rapidly, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine her to be on the safe side to ensure her lungs sound normal. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further!

My cat is breathing fast, but she's playful and eating. Should I worry?

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