In my experience, with FELV cats, rapid breathing / open mouth
breathing can indicate a number of things, including lymphoma.
A trip to the vet is certainly in order. There are various options
for treatment, certainly, before considering euthanasia.
Best of luck
Gloria
On May 31, 2007, at 4:11 PM, C & J wrote:
I've been searching the web for info on respiratory distress, but
can't seem to find what i'm looking for.
Kisa's breathing is very rapid and deep, and she has her mouth
slightly open most of the time. I can't decide if I should take
her in to be put to sleep.
I am just wondering if anyone has experience with this, and how
long will an animal last in this sort of condition? I am sure she
isn't feeling very well at all, but I don't know if she is in pain,
or just some discomfort. If this is going to go on for days, I
should probably put her to sleep.
How will an animal die if the respiratory distress keeps getting
worse? Will it be a painful ending, or just a cessation of
breathing eventually?
Thanks for any input.
Cassandra
