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My cat's head is swollen, breathing hard, and won't eat. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 20 lbs

My cat came in and his head was swollen and his eyes looked funny and glossy and he can't breath and sometimes makes a weird sound breathing and opens his mouth but nothing comes out,and he want eat or drink I don't think he can

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 30th, 2018

This is an emergency. Your kitty could have a severe allergic reaction, or a snake bite or serious injury (maybe because of a collision with a car). He needs to be seen by a veterinarian right away. Please take him to a PetEr right now as this sounds life-threatening.

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