Knowing how to check your cat’s breathing can give you peace of mind. It also helps your vet if you can share numbers.
Sit quietly near your cat when they are calm or asleep. Watch their chest rise and fall. Count each rise for 15 seconds. Multiply by four to get breaths per minute. A healthy cat breathes about 20–30 times per minute.
If the number is much higher—or if the breathing looks strained—call your vet. Don’t wait. Cats hide illness well, and early action matters.
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