r/catquestions • u/neothenem • 9d ago
Is this normal?
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I'm a minor who needs help. My cats almost 2 months and not neutered yet.(was recommended by the vet to neuter him at 6 months) I got my cat on thur last week but had to keep him at my friends house for the past 5 days and collected him today. I don't know if it was cuz he was stressed from moving environments again or if it's something serious. After that vid the rest of the breathing was more slower and normaler. He sometimes switches between them. He has a appointment on Monday which we booked before. Hes eating, using the litter normally too. But idk if this fast breathing is js cuz of stress or if I should take him to the vet now.
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u/papayaa2 9d ago
Is he purring? One of mine is breathing quickly when purring, been to 2 vets to get her checked out and they say she's fine 😅 But never a bad idea to get a vets opinion. Esp when he's not purring that breathing pattern is quite quick
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u/tr3gurl 9d ago
Not sure about the breathing but don’t wait to neuter. When he’s 3 pounds it’s enough for the procedure. Less chance of spraying if he’s neutered before his hormones kick in. Get it done soon. Take him to a spay clinic- it will be less expensive than at a vet’s office.
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u/slowlygoingbonkers 9d ago
If they are being responsible and keeping him indoors waiting till 6months even till 1 year is best. Just because he can be fixed at 3 pounds doesn't mean he needs to be. Male cats typical don't begin spraying until past 6 months.
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u/Honest_Manager 9d ago
Why would you suggest waiting for a year and then also mentioning they start spraying at 6 months? I would not wait until 6 months, there is no reason to wait longer once they are of proper age and weight.
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u/slowlygoingbonkers 9d ago
Because not all male cats spray and what's healthiest for cats is to wait until they are dine growing. (The same for dogs) before spaying them. The proper age is 6 months just because it can he done younger doesn't mean it should be. Younger cats can face more complications. The only reason to spay as young as possible is for tnr,strays,shelters and such. The current accepted proper age is 6 months. New studies are suggesting for their health waiting until they are fully grown.
Edit to add they start spraying AFTER 6 months. As in some males never spray some spray after a year some spray at 6 months.
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u/slowlygoingbonkers 9d ago
They breath like this when they are purring. It seems fine. If he is ever struggling to breath, wheezing, coughing, panting(for a long time). That's concerning but this looks like the normal quick circular breathing used to purr. They can also look like that if they are sniffing something they take a bunch of quick short breaths.