Most of the reasons why a cat would pant are very serious and warrant immediate veterinary attention. Here's why.

By Ilene Springer

Your cat bounds up the stairs as usual. But when she gets to the top, she sits and pants — certainly not the usual. Should you worry, wait and see if she does it again or call your veterinarian immediately? In general, cats don’t pant as dogs do. Dogs pant to cool themselves off, and it’s normal. While some cats pant from stress, pain or excitement, panting isn’t usually normal for a cat, and you should probably consider taking action if it happens. …

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