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Panting is rapid, shallow respirations characterized by open-mouthed breathing, often accompanied by a protrusion of the tongue. It is seen commonly in dogs, but it is uncommon in cats and is not considered normal, though some cats can pant after brisk play or in times of stress, such as a car ride.Most commonly panting is in response to environmental changes, such as anxiety, fear, excitement, or heat. However, if panting is excessive or your pet is in distress, it is important to identify the underlying cause. Some of these causes are:
Cats are territorial by nature, and their society is structured in a dominance-controlled hierarchy governed by strict rules of conduct. Being forced to live in close proximity with rivals is foreign to...
Heartworm disease is a serious and fatal disease of the heart and lungs caused by a parasite, Dirofilaria immitis, that is transmitted by mosquitoes. Adult cats of any age can be affected, with cats as...
Dyspnea is the term used to describe labored and difficult breathing. This breathing trouble can occur either during inspiration or expiration and has many different causes.
Asthma is a lung condition associated with airway obstruction caused by sudden narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Affected cats cannot expel air from their lungs and symptoms come on very suddenly, which...
Heart failure is a condition, caused by an abnormality in the structure or the function of the heart, in which it is unable to pump normal quantities of blood to the tissues of the body.
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