In the last 24 hours, our 14-year-old cat has started breathing very heavily. He is clearly in some distress. Our vet is away on a holiday break, and it is Sunday so we are not sure of what we can do.

Asthma — a disease of the lower airways — is thought to affect as much as 5% of cats. There is some debate about what causes cat asthma, but most experts think it’s caused by an allergic reaction to ...

Our pets rely on us to take care of them when they’re sick or injured. But if we’re not prepared, panic and confusion can hinder our ability to act effectively when they need us most. The best way to ...

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SUMMIT TWP., MI - Smoky arrived at the Jackson County Animal Shelter last weekend with parts of both ears missing, blood-pink paws and labored breathing. The 11-month-old cat had been rescued from a ...

In November 2015, social media rumors claimed Tidy Cats Lightweight cat litter was making pets ill (in particular, causing "breathing problems"): Hearing cats experiencing severe respiratory issues ...

Pedigree cats bred to have flat faces are more likely to suffer from breathing difficulties, according to a study. The research led by the University of Edinburgh found flat-faced cat breeds were more ...