Cat worries

[bekib86]

My cat is acting very funny,
He is only young, about 8 months.
He is crying all the time, walking around panting with his tongue out and scratching in every corner of the house. He is very unsettled and not right

Can anyone give me any help?
Never had cats before so dont really know about their illnesses etc

Thanks
xx

[stonekicker]

hi - i've had several cats but never come across this problem, but i think you are right to be worried. i just googled this:

Panting is rapid, shallow respirations characterized by open-mouthed breathing, often accompanied by a protrusion of the tongue. It is seen commonly in dogs, but it is uncommon in cats and is not considered normal, though some cats can pant after brisk play or in times of stress, such as a car ride.

Most commonly panting is in response to environmental changes, such as anxiety, fear, excitement, or heat. However, if panting is excessive or your pet is in distress, it is important to identify the underlying cause. Some of these causes are:

Respiratory disorders
Cardiovascular disorders
Hematologic disorders
Neurologic disorders
Miscellaneous disorders

Panting may have little to no impact on the affected individual, especially in association with transient causes such as fear or stress.

If you think he is unwell, you should get him to the vaet asap or at least telephone them for advice. Don't leave him if he is obviously distressed. Good luck and update us! x

[LoftyLottie]

Please, please do not delay in getting him to a vet. This sounds serious and the cat is obviously very distressed.

[Eve]

Please get him to the vets to get checked over.

My mum delayed taking one of hers to the vets, against my advise, when he started drinking loads. I think she was upset of the thought of losing him.

But, if she'd taken him sooner they may have been able to treat him better and he'd have been in less pain.

[Rosetta]

My cat started the open mouth panting, with her tongue hanging out. We took her to the vets who diagnosed an enlarged heart. She has had daily medication since and has remained stable and well. That diagnosis was over two years. She is the most adorable cat but with regular check ups she is well.
Take your cat to the vet as soon as possible. If its nothing you will be reassured, if it has a problem it can be sorted without delay.
Good luck to you and Puss

[bekib86]

Thanks for the replies.
After i posted, this behaviour only carried on another ten minutes. He had a big poop in his litter tray then was ok after this. maybe he was distressed about being constipated!?
So after he used his litter tray he went bk to his normal self, do you think i still need to go to the vets just to make sure or just keep an eye whether he does it again??
Thanks x

[LoftyLottie]

Well, I am glad he is better. I would however get him checked out as it sounds as if he was in pain and it may well happen again. You wouldn't forgive yourself if it was something serious.

Hopefully, he will be just fine.

Best wishes.

[stonekicker]

mmm. bowels are wierd things, but i agree that you should probably get him checked out. as he is a kitty, he may appear ok but is unable to tell you any other symptoms that a good vet will pick up. as a kitty owner, you will get used to their weirdness and the fact that every trip to the vet costs at least �50 (regardless of what its for!). good luck and give him a scratch on the belly from me x

[honeybunch]

my cat behaves in the same way ,he is in heat!

[LoftyLottie]

How can a male cat be in heat?