Unlike dogs, cats should almost never pant with an open mouth. If your cat is breathing heavily, wheezing, coughing, or sitting with their neck extended just to draw air, they are in acute respiratory distress. Feline breathing issues can stem from feline asthma, severe allergic reactions, fluid in the lungs, or underlying heart conditions. This is a critical situation where every minute matters. Ocean Animal Hospital is equipped with digital chest radiography and in-house diagnostic tools to identify the cause and administer immediate therapeutic support.
