CAT PANTING

A cat may pant after a frantic dash across the house, during a stressful car ride, or on an unusually hot day. But unlike dogs, cats do not normally pant as a routine way to cool themselves. Seeing your cat breathe with an open mouth can therefore be unsettling, especially if the behavior starts while…

A cat stretched out in a sunny window may look peaceful, but open-mouth breathing can change the situation quickly. Cats do not usually pant the way dogs do, so even a short episode deserves attention—especially if it happens at rest, returns repeatedly, or comes with weakness or unusual breathing sounds. If you are wondering, what…