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My cat is breathing fast and abnormally. Could it be asthma?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bombay | Female | spayed | 3 years and 10 months old | 25 lbs

Hi, are cat Luna sometimes exhales out real kind of fast , dose not seem normal this has been going on now for quiet some time and now I have noticed it maybe getting more often she seems healthy good shine to her coat hope that it maybe just asthma thinking of taking to Vet can you give some advice please thank you.

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Answered By Debi Matlack

Veterinary Technician

Published on September 17th, 2018

Any change or difficulty in breathing should be treated as a serious condition. I recommend getting Luna seen by your vet right away. Your vet will do an exam, probably labwork and x-rays, and based on these results, will be better able to tell you what's going on and how best to treat it.

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