My cat is making a new, strange sound when purring. Should I worry?

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Templeton has started making a strange "Heu Heu" sound when purring when I hold him or when he's in my lap and purring. It's very strange and he hasn't done this before. Yesterday was the first time we noticed it. He only does it when purring. Is this cause for concern? Pet's info: Cat | European Shorthair | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. As long as Templeton is always breathing comfortably and doesn't seem to have an increased effort to his breathing, this noise is likely nothing to worry about. A cat's respiratory rate should be less than 30 breaths per minute when sleeping. You can count the number of breaths that he takes in 30 seconds, and multiply this times 2. Purring is generally a sign that a cat is content, so as long as he is otherwise acting OK I would not be worried! I hope this is helpful - best of luck with Templeton!

My cat is making a new, strange sound when purring. Should I worry?

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