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Why Does a Cat Breathe Loudly (Heavy Breathing)?
A cat's loud breathing can be normal a relaxed cat purrs and breathes heavier but if it comes with other signs the cat is likely ill. Causes: relaxation, flat-faced breeds, nasal objects, simple congestion, cold or URI (sneezing, runny nose), feline rhinotracheitis or virus (cough, tears, fever), or long-term rhinitis. Clear mild cases; see a vet for cough, tears, or fever.
My rabbit keeps sneezing, wet nose, slight stuffy breathing; appetite, energy and stool normal — what to do?
Rabbit colds come from chills or poor ventilation/hygiene. Treat promptly and keep warm. Use veterinary antibiotics (enrofloxacin, amoxicillin) for secondary infection, and astragalus polysaccharide oral liquid for immunity; for fever use flunixin meglumine. Never use human cold or Chinese patent medicines — risk poisoning. If worse, see a vet.
Kitten has diarrhea, weak breathing, arched back, trembling and seems unconscious — what is wrong?
Based on your description — lethargy, diarrhea, weak breathing, opisthotonos, tremors and coma — this suddenly appearing suggests the myocardial form of feline panleukopenia. This type often causes sudden death. Seek emergency veterinary care, oxygen and fluids.
My dog went to the bathroom, lay on a blanket, and later could not move but was still breathing. What happened?
The dog may be experiencing limb weakness or full paralysis. Check for injuries and monitor breathing, heart rate, and temperature, and keep it warm if hypothermic.
Seems like a blocked nose, breathing through the mouth, and a bit of runny nose when waking.
A blocked cat nose is nasal congestion, possibly from a cold, rhinitis, respiratory virus, pneumonia, or a nasal blockage like sinusitis or a tumor. If it lasts, see a vet. For ordinary respiratory disease, use nebulization or anti-inflammatory drugs; viral needs antivirals; a growth may need surgery.
Since morning it won’t run or jump, cries when picked up, now lies down, breathing faster.
Rapid breathing may come from heart disease, respiratory disease, or lung problems - see a vet soon to avoid delay. It also happens after strenuous exercise, heat, or excitement. A dog with heart disease should avoid intense exercise.
My hamster is motionless, eyes not open, breathing rapidly.
A motionless hamster with rapid breathing is usually near death. If critical, rush to a pet hospital for oxygen as soon as possible to avoid missing the last chance. On the way, keep it warm with a hot-water bottle wrapped in a towel and give a little glucose water and goat milk.
A dog ate some lamb liver a few days ago and now has seizures, breathing difficulty, weakness, no appetite, and drinks very little. What is the cause?
If a dog ate lamb liver a few days ago and now shows seizures, breathing difficulty, weakness, loss of appetite, and low water intake, the most likely cause is vitamin A toxicity or another metabolic issue from the organ meat, though other toxins or disease are possible. Lamb liver is very rich and can overwhelm the system.
How Does a Pregnant Dog’s Breathing Change?
A pregnant dog's breathing rate is normal, but in heat it pants more; a large uterus later presses the chest, causing heavy panting. Labor brings rapid breathing, which is normal.
What does abdominal breathing in a cat look like?
Abdominal breathing shows little chest movement but obvious abdominal movement and fast rate, even open-mouth breathing. Normal rate is 20 to 60 per minute; over 50 at rest needs a vet. Causes include pulmonary edema, pneumothorax, asthma, airway blockage or ascites, needing diagnosis.