In fact, cats should not pant at all.
by panting — maybe after a rigorous romp in the yard or running in circles — cats don't do that. We spoke to two veterinarians to find out why a cat might be panting and what you should do if your cat does this.Why Is My Cat Panting Like a Dog?
You might think it's funny when your cat pants, but it's no laughing matter. Cats don't pant, so if they are, there is something wrong. Dr. Shelly Zacharias, DVM, MS, VPM, BCMAS and vice president of medical affairs for, told POPSUGAR that if a cat is panting, it's probably for one of two reasons. If the cat is stressed out, they might start panting because of anxiety, but she said this should not be prolonged.
The other reason your cat might be panting is because of a serious health issue."Heat stroke, heart disease crisis, respiratory crises, asthma attack, etc." could all be causing the panting, Dr. Zacharias said. Dr. Deborah S. Greco, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, and senior research scientist at Purina, agrees that panting is never a good sign and pointed out that while dogs regulate body temperature by panting, cats do not, so don't write it off as just that.
Dr. Zacharias also mentioned that it's important to keep your cat's vet visits regular — every six to 12 months — so if a health problem arises, you can stay on top of it.
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