How to tell if a cat is breathing abdominally

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

How to tell if a cat is breathing abdominally

When a cat only has its abdomen rising and falling, it is abdominal breathing. If a cat has abdominal breathing, it is usually due to a problem with the chest. Of course, cats who exercise vigorously will also experience abdominal breathing, but it will not last long. , if your cat has abdominal breathing for a long time, it may be sick.

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Sick cats often have depression, loss of appetite, curled up limbs, and are unwilling to move.