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Dog ate fine in the morning (treats/kibble), at night won’t eat, gave stomach medicine then vomited yellow fluid/white foam, trembling, tongue out, panting; ~7-8 years old, ignores me, hides in corner. Worried it’s silently sick.
Vomiting yellow fluid, trembling, panting after stomach medicine may be drug side effects or airway blockage; at its age, heart disease is possible. One missed meal may just be not hungry—observe, don't rush meds. See a vet to find the cause.
Why is my cat breathing heavily?
When a cat pants hard, check its spirits. If normal, it may be from choking on water or overexercise and will recover soon. If spirits are poor with rapid panting, it may have a respiratory disease; take it to a vet. Provide a comfortable, dry, well-ventilated environment.
Symptoms and Treatment of Heatstroke in Cats
Like us, cats overheat in high temperatures. Here are the signs and what to do.
What Reactions Occur When a Cat Lacks Oxygen?
An oxygen-deprived cat shows rapid, difficult breathing, possibly panting or mouth breathing. Prolonged deprivation causes weakness, stiffness and even suffocation, so move it to fresh air immediately.
Possibly stressed – just bought it today; it was fine earlier but suddenly started panting fast, making urgent noises from its nose, lying still, gloomy, with constant tearing and unwilling to move. Could it be heart disease?
Constant panting and nasal breathing sounds may signal respiratory or cardio-pulmonary disease. After stress, a heart attack is possible, with breathing difficulty, panting, blood clots, and limp limbs. Chronic bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, heartworm, viral respiratory infection, nasal polyps, throat foreign bodies, or lung compression (edema, emphysema, tumor) can also cause this. See a vet for blood, SAA, chest X-ray, echo, and airway pathogen tests for early treatment.
Panting with Open Mouth Since Morning, Worse at Noon with Whimpering
X-rays suggest checking for cardiogenic pulmonary edema via cardiac ultrasound, then treating the cause. Relieve edema with antibiotics and diuretics, monitor oxygen, and consider hospitalization.
My bird has heatstroke with heavy panting and occasional spasms; I gave electrolytes and Huo Xiang Zheng Qi Shui five hours ago—what now?
Based on your description, heavy panting and occasional spasms after heatstroke mean the bird is severely affected and at risk of death. Since you've given electrolytes and a cooling herbal liquid, keep it in a cool, ventilated place, spray cool water periodically, and offer water. If a vet is nearby, seek professional care.
What happens if I take my cat outside to play?
Cats are sensitive and wary of unfamiliar environments. Frequent outings can cause stress, leading to urinary blockage, lowered immunity, and poor appetite. But cats differ; some are outgoing and adapt well, so occasional outdoor play gives exercise and mental stimulation. Decide based on the cat's personality and behavior; if it shivers or pants from stress, bring it home promptly.
My cat has been breathing fast lately, about 55 breaths; appetite and spirits are fine, but it panted through its mouth a few times
Fast breathing with normal appetite and spirits may follow exercise, or signal lung or heart disease. Panting after exertion is normal and settles with rest; but at rest or persistent, think pneumonia, pulmonary edema, or heart disease and see a vet.
My cat is coughing, weak, and has flat (airplane) ears since midnight
Coughing with white foam and weakness may signal a serious respiratory infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, allergic asthma, or heart disease, and needs urgent care as it can worsen fast. Viral or bacterial infection and heart disease causing exercise intolerance are common causes.