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Title: Should i be worried?
Post by: Lily on May 30, 2009, 05:10:29 PM
Post by: Lily on May 30, 2009, 05:10:29 PM
When i cuddle my kitty when she's sleeping and i lay my head next to her and just listen to her breathing, it sounds as if her nose is a little blocked. Almost something like a small snore when she's inhaling.
Think she's sick? I'm not sure if i should be worried or not cuz i don't really have money for another trip to the vet since i was there only recently. :( not that i won't go... I just don't wanna go and it turns out to be nothing, you know.
P.s. It's when she's not purring btw.
Think she's sick? I'm not sure if i should be worried or not cuz i don't really have money for another trip to the vet since i was there only recently. :( not that i won't go... I just don't wanna go and it turns out to be nothing, you know.
P.s. It's when she's not purring btw.
Title: Re: Should i be worried?
Post by: Dennis on May 30, 2009, 05:12:55 PM
Post by: Dennis on May 30, 2009, 05:12:55 PM
As long as her breathing is still regular, it's probably just a little allergy or cold. Pets get them too. Probably nothing to worry about.
Dennis
Dennis
Title: Re: Should i be worried?
Post by: Lily on May 30, 2009, 05:15:19 PM
Post by: Lily on May 30, 2009, 05:15:19 PM
Do i need to get anti flu meds for her then? Cuz i know even flu's can be nasty if it goes untreated.
Title: Re: Should i be worried?
Post by: Miniar on May 30, 2009, 06:01:57 PM
Post by: Miniar on May 30, 2009, 06:01:57 PM
You should only get anti-flu meds if she "otherwise" shows symptoms of being "sick".
IF you treat every cold/flu your cat gets with meds you'll lower her natural resistance to them and create conditions for a flu to actually threaten her life. Most cats don't get proper sick from colds nor flus.
IF you treat every cold/flu your cat gets with meds you'll lower her natural resistance to them and create conditions for a flu to actually threaten her life. Most cats don't get proper sick from colds nor flus.
Title: Re: Should i be worried?
Post by: Janet_Girl on May 30, 2009, 09:13:02 PM
Post by: Janet_Girl on May 30, 2009, 09:13:02 PM
My male is like all males. God does that cat snore. :o If he is up by my head, I can't go to sleep. Just like any guy.
Sorry guys. ::)
Janet
Sorry guys. ::)
Janet
Title: Re: Should i be worried?
Post by: Windrider on May 31, 2009, 09:42:33 AM
Post by: Windrider on May 31, 2009, 09:42:33 AM
Bailey whistles sometimes when she sleeps, so it's pretty normal.
I wouldn't worry too much unless your kitty is also showing other symptoms that she's sick, i.e. shivers, lethargy, not eating, etc. If your kitty has any of the above symptoms, then I'd head to the vet ASAP.
For future reference, the above symptoms can be a sign of pneumonia which can be fatal for cats if not treated. I caught it very early when Bailey had it so a course of antibiotics and vitamins was all she needed.
WR
I wouldn't worry too much unless your kitty is also showing other symptoms that she's sick, i.e. shivers, lethargy, not eating, etc. If your kitty has any of the above symptoms, then I'd head to the vet ASAP.
For future reference, the above symptoms can be a sign of pneumonia which can be fatal for cats if not treated. I caught it very early when Bailey had it so a course of antibiotics and vitamins was all she needed.
WR
Title: Re: Should i be worried?
Post by: Jamie-o on June 01, 2009, 05:03:47 AM
Post by: Jamie-o on June 01, 2009, 05:03:47 AM
Yeah, I've had cats that snore, as well. Or sometimes they whistle through their noses when they are just about to purr, or have fallen asleep in the middle of purring.
Title: Re: Should i be worried?
Post by: Miniar on June 01, 2009, 05:20:15 AM
Post by: Miniar on June 01, 2009, 05:20:15 AM
Mús snores like a small boat engine!
and she's a girl, so it's not about the males!
and she's a girl, so it's not about the males!
Title: Re: Should i be worried?
Post by: JakeGrimm on June 06, 2009, 05:07:16 PM
Post by: JakeGrimm on June 06, 2009, 05:07:16 PM
Our dogs snore. I think I had a cat or two who snores. So I agree with the others. Don't worry about it if that's the only symptom. It's more than likely just as simple as a snore ^.^