Is it normal for my pregnant cat to breathe fast while resting?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female
Hiii.... My cat is pregnant for 2 months for now, today i suddenly noticed that she is breathing very fast while she is resting... Im a bit scared that why her breathing started fast and why is that happening....
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Published on May 4th, 2020
As kittens grow and take up more of the abdomen it can make it a little harder to expand the lungs so it can be normal. If you think Sannu is having trouble breathing or if her appetite is not normal I’d recommend having a vet examine her to make sure there’s nothing more serious going on.
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Published on September 22nd, 2017
I think the fact she has been breathing heavily for 24 hours without any progress in labour is quite concerning and I would definitely recommend a check up. I am glad to hear that the kittens are still moving, however things can change rapidly so please take her to see your vet.
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Published on April 27th, 2019
I recommend to take her to the vet. It is not normal to see a hard time breathing due to pregnancy. There can be many different reasons for this including fluid overload from the pregnancy or the beginning of an infection. Best to play it safe. Try to record a video of the abnormal breathing as this may help the doctor in their diagnosis. Best of luck and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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Published on November 16th, 2018
That could be completely normal especially when the kittens are starting to grown and occupy more space, but should be an intermittent sign and if continues a check up would be ideal. If that is the case respiratory versus cardiac problems must be differentiated. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.
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Published on June 29th, 2018
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These are certainly concerning symptoms, especially with still born kittens. It is possible she may still have additional kittens in her uterus that are not viable. If so, this could make her quite ill. It sounds like she has having increased effort as well as breathing fast, these are both concerning symptoms together. I would recommend she be evaluated by your family veterinarian as soon as possible to make sure she is not having a complication from her pregnancy and to rule out other concerning problems with her chest. I hope this helps and she feels better soon.
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