Cat breathing....

[jlgagne]

We're going to redo the pro bnp test and also test for some other highly unlikely things, like hyperthyroid, in a few weeks. If her pro bnp level has gotten worse then yes I am going to take her.

 

[jlgagne]

Looking for some more input..
I've noticed that sometimes Khloe sniffs something intensely, then when she pops her head up her mouth is open for a few seconds. Not really sure what to make of that? I know open mouth breathing is a serious issue. She's active and eating and drinking.

 

[sweetdz99]

That is how they take in a scent.  It is not open mouth breathing.    It is completely normal.  All 9 of my cats do this.  Especially when I touched other animals.  

 

[mrsgreenjeens]

 
That is how they take in a scent.  It is not open mouth breathing.    It is completely normal.  All 9 of my cats do this.  Especially when I touched other animals.  

Yes, this sounds like what you are describing, especially because you say she smells something intensely before it happens

 

[jlgagne]

Yeah like something on the couch or blanket or floor... Thanks for the reassurance!

 

[sweetdz99]

I always ask them " is it poop??! Did I step in poop???"

 

[jlgagne]

Her eye has been bugging her as well, a couple years ago the vet said she may have herpes because her eye gets watery and a little bit of discharge. I have moisturizing drops, any other suggestions?

 

[sweetdz99]

Mucus or just watery?  I would just wash them with a warm damp soft cloth.  Unless it is infected?

 

[jlgagne]

I don't think it's infected because she's always had this issue it seems. It gets quite watery and seems to dry to a bit of crust, but it's either clear or maybe slightly milky. It comes and goes it seems.

 

[sweetdz99]

I think she will be fine if you just wipe them with warm soft paper towel

 

[jlgagne]

So I've noticed my girl sometimes has whistling breath when she exhales while sleeping. Not wheezing, but a light whistle upon exhalation. Not sure what's up with that.... We're going back soon for another pro bnp and a hyperthyroid test because although she's young and it's unlikely it's not entirely impossible.