Need Help Diagnosing This

[E46tknv]

Hello everyone.

My cat, Fatso, is about 8 years old now. Lately, I have been hearing him breath much differently then the usual from time to time. It seems like it happens at least once a day or once every 2 days. It sounds like his throat is incredibly dry or hair caught up on his mouth. I don’t know if he is sick or can fix him on my own by changing something in his habits. I can’t speak to cats but he doesn’t seem happy to be picked up like usual.

He is always inside.
He’s fed with all natural foods.

I’ve uploaded a video. Please let me know if you can help me.

 

[stephanietx]

Sounds like he's congested and/or has asthma. I'd get him to the vet for treatment.

 

[silkenpaw]

I agree with stephanietx . This sound, along with the behavior change, calls for a vet visit.

 

[E46tknv]

Sounds like he's congested and/or has asthma. I'd get him to the vet for treatment.

I know that would be the logical thing to do. But is there anything to do in the meantime?

 

[silkenpaw]

You can try the steam treatment. Run the shower very hot and put Fatso in the bathroom. The moist air can do wonders for irritated airways.

 

[stephanietx]

The coughing concerns me. Try the steam treatment and make an appointment with the vet soon.

 

[E46tknv]

The coughing concerns me. Try the steam treatment and make an appointment with the vet soon.

I made the bathroom nice and steamy and sat with him for 5min. I’ll repeat again and monitor him. But yes, will schedule a visit to the vet.

 

[amandag1]

Does his chest rise in and out rapidly or deeply? Have the vet check his heart too...
Heart failure can cause fluid in the lungs
I know all too well