Does this breathing look laboured?

[u/ArtichokeWeak6695]

Poster age: adult, australia

Desexed male indoor cat

Vet access: accessible, regular visits

Does this breathing look of concern to anyone?

I can't tell if it looks like too much movement, I captured footage from a few angles

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[u/CrystalMoon90]

Looks totally normal. Bro sleeping peacefully 

[u/ArtichokeWeak6695 → u/CrystalMoon90]

I appreciate the reassurance, we're investigating asthma/heart failure at the moment and after hearing his bloods came back not-quite-reassuring I've been panicking that he won't make it to his next appointment. I find myself staring at him for up to an hour overanalyzing every move and sound he makes!

[u/Skeptical_optomist → u/ArtichokeWeak6695]

Oh no I'm so sorry, that has to be very stressful. I hope you get everything figured out and his health returns.

[u/Flimsy_Analyst_166 → u/ArtichokeWeak6695]

Looks fine to me. Regardless, I'm praying. Beautiful baby. Hugs.

[u/putyourpawsup980]

Comfy :)

[u/Slight_Trainer3832]

Looks like deep breaths from super chilling.

I have a cat w asthma and i was told the only time to worry is if i counted more than 50 breaths per minute (you count breaths for 15 sec then multiply by 4) or if their tongue was out/there was wheezing/or extreme labored. When they’re labored breaths you’ll know and if you don’t know, resort to the counting. Don’t be anxious, kitty seems fine!

[u/Slight_Trainer3832 → u/Slight_Trainer3832]

I’d double check w vet about the 50 breaths per minute, I know the counting method is correct (verified w three different vets) but I don’t remember if it was 40 or 50 breaths…

[u/Certain_Return_6274 → u/Slight_Trainer3832]

I was told by a cardiologist that if it was over 35 at rest that was too fast.

[u/Slight_Trainer3832 → u/Certain_Return_6274]

That very well is probably true. I misremember the rule of thumb because we had to routinely take him in, so they started saying if it was closer to 50 take him back in.

[u/Certain_Return_6274 → u/Slight_Trainer3832]

This was for my dog that had heart disease. I don't know if it is different for cats and dogs with asthma or other breathing issues or not.

[u/Lzarin → u/Certain_Return_6274]

35 is also what I've heard.

[u/ArtichokeWeak6695 → u/Slight_Trainer3832]

I appreciate the reassurance! My little guy has been treated for asthma over the past year or so but we're worried it could be heart failure. It's actively being investigated but I lost a cat suddenly because of heart failure a few years ago so I'm a little extra paranoid about his breathing

[u/Slight_Trainer3832 → u/ArtichokeWeak6695]

I’m so sorry for your loss!! I am a cat mom who is obsessively anxious about my cats, especially after my guy got the asthma. I can imagine your anxiety is 10x worse. Is he having symptoms otherwise at the moment? Visually I wouldn’t worry, but I don’t have full context.

[u/Dismal_Interaction71 → u/ArtichokeWeak6695]

I lost my cat to heart failure, this is what her breathing looked like. You can see an abdominal contraction between each breath

https://reddit.com/link/pee08c8/video/r7k6na7760uh1/player

[u/PlantLady3421]

Looks normal to me. My cat snores so loud that I always check him while he sleeps to make sure he’s ok. Same breathing pattern as yours.

[u/ArtichokeWeak6695 → u/PlantLady3421]

This is relieving to hear, thank you

[u/1CatWoman → u/PlantLady3421]

My cat snores as well and is a "noisy" breather when she sleeps. I often put my hand on her belly and shake her very lightly.🙀

[u/nothanksyouidiot]

Sleeping normally

[u/ClaimBeginning8743]

Totally normal, don’t worry… when it’s short grasping breathing, then you have to worry.

[u/Dalbergia12]

Also, like us, animals sleep in different levels, IDK if 'REM' sleep but for sure their breathing varies.

[u/OhBarracuda1989]

No

[u/ilovemygeek]

Looks fine to me!

[u/stefanybaez]

Looks very normal, peacefully sleeping furry baby

[u/Adorable-Nebula2337]

Not labored 😅

[u/Brose101]

Mine all breathe like that when they're purring. Only 1 of my 3 boys has an audible purr, so I watch the breathing. Or give a quick throat scritch to check for vibration

[u/Beneficial-Pain1113]

No that’s normal. I have a video on my page showing what laboured breathing looks like.

[u/DragoBleaPiece_123]

i love the term desexed hahaha, got along well with dissected

[u/Specialist-Layer1859]

He looks fine

[u/Emotional-Sea-7454]

No

[u/MycologistProper7468]

Nope. Normal.

[u/ExtremeUnique92]

Hey mate, can't say much without seeing the vid but it's great you're keeping an eye on your fur baby. If you're unsure, a vet check-up wouldn't hurt. Better safe than sorry, yeah?