Cat laboured breathing?

[edgeware]

Our cat seems to be be breathing oddly this morning. He is eating, drinking, going to the toilet and otherwise just like himself, but it looks like his chest is heaving/sucking in when he breathes. Has anyone ever experienced this?? Just wondering if it’s an immediate Vet issue!

[OohKittens]

Yes a photo please!

[YetAnotherSpartacus]

Can we have a picture?

[edgeware]

Thank you!

[stella1know]

Yes, hopefully all stays good. All the best for him.

[OohKittens]

What a relief I'm so glad.

[edgeware]

@stella1know
They did check his heart and lungs, he had an xray and they kept him in for quite a bit for observation. She even got a second opinion! He’s got antibiotics now; they think his airways were irritated and inflamed. The strange breathing has stopped. So hopefully all good.

@OohKittens he has been himself, the pills have made him vom but otherwise good :)

[stella1know]

Did they check his heart? Or lungs? I hope any good vet would and hope it isn’t heart trouble.

[OohKittens]

Is he seeming better today op

[edgeware]

[Bargebill19]

amazon sell inhaler spacers for cats to use with the vet prescribed inhaler - you will be glad you got one!!! (Or buy very thick and long industrial welding gloves)

[Otterseatpuffinsdontthey]

That's good. You can have a few puffs of an inhaler when you get the vet's bill!

[OohKittens]

An inhaler . So glad he is ok, I can't even take mine to the vets my husband goes because it gives me such anxiety.

[edgeware]

He is home! They really couldn’t find anything. They think it’s asthma or allergies, they witnessed one of his coughing fits. He might need an inhaler (can’t picture this, a cat inhaler?!). Happy he’s home, bank account much lighter though!

[OohKittens]

Is he home now @edgeware

[edgeware]

Thank you. They don’t know what it is it seems, x rays came back fine, vet is asking for a second opinion and then we can pick him up. Dread to think what the bill will be, but will be happy when he’s home!

[OohKittens]

Thinking of you @edgeware

[edgeware]

@Otterseatpuffinsdontthey we took him to the vet late yesterday, they wanted to keep him in overnight and do xray this morning. So hopefully we’ll know more later! They didn’t think it was a heart issue. Hope it will be good news.

[Otterseatpuffinsdontthey]

Hello - any update on your cat?

[Toddlerteaplease]

My other Persian also adored plastic! I used to chase her round the house to fish sweet wrappers out of her mouth!

[Toddlerteaplease]

I thought one if my Persians had asthma, as she coughs like you describe. But I showed a video of her doing it to the vet who said it wasn't. She doesn't do it as much any more.

[OohKittens]

How is he now? Beautiful breed of cat very elegant

[edgeware]

Woops I realise I’m posting from two accounts. My PC is logged in to a different one because I can’t remember the password. Always do this!

[edgeware]

@OohKittens he’s a Korat, a thai breed. It’s a lovely breed, very social and affectionate, great with kids. They are mixed with Siamese I think. I wonder what the motivation is for the plastic?! Clingfilm and thin plastic he goes nuts for! I’m always shooing him away from the kitchen counter!

[OohKittens]

@mightybuzz what breed is he? My ragdolls have an awful habit of trying to eat plastic.

[mightybuzz]

@Otterseatpuffinsdontthey I don't think it's an injury, he stays in and he doesn't get up to too much in the way of shenanigans, but he does have a real habit of eating things he shouldn't. And I don't mean food, it's always plastic and toys!