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    Posted by Trinity Armstrong on December 23, 2025 at 1:27 pm

    I woke up and my cat seemed to have strained breathing for maybe 30 sec to 1 minute. I checked his gums and they seem normal and he has energy and used the litter box shortly after and was able and highly willing to play. I’m just a little jarred by waking up to him breathing hard just sitting there.

    Chris replied 7 months, 3 weeks ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Chris

    Veterinary Expert
    December 29, 2025 at 1:43 am
    BeginnerCat Owner

    Hi Trinity, it’s hard to be certain what you saw from your description. Video clips in these cases are the most helpful I find. I will venture to say that the most common cause of strained breathing in an otherwise apparently healthy cat is an asthmatic cough. Below is a video link to a cat having an asthma cough. See if this is similar to what you saw and I can try to provide some more insight for you: [link removed]

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