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Why is my cat breathing fast and noisy, but doesn't have a fever?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Siberian | Male | neutered | 2 years and 8 months old | 8 lbs

My cat is a male he is 3 years old, from the morning he is suffering from rapid respiratory rate with sound when he breathing without increase in his temperature

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 6th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Rapid breathing can be a sign of many conditions such as pneumonia, bronchitis, heart disease, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Likely diagnostics to be performed include thoracic radiographs and bloodwork. Treatment would be dependent on findings. Good luck and have a good day!

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