Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 8 lbs
My 2 yr old female cat got into the trash about 3 days ago. Since then she has been breathing deal me fast. Any clue on what might be causing this?
1 Answer
Published on October 24th, 2018
She most likely has a stomach ache if she got into human food or bones. The rapid breathing is a sign of discomfort. She looks fine in the photo but I would watch her closely to make sure she’s eating, drinking, peeing and pooping normally. If not, or this rapid breathing continues I recommend a veterinary exam to determine the cause and start treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Fancy.
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