A cat that pants all the time..

Yes this condition is not natural! Cats don't pant in a natural state. Your cat is grossly overweight, and his life span will be severally affected. Cats, like dogs eat once a day (in a natural state) or whenever they make a kill. Feed your cat once a day, and allow it to eat all it will, then take the remaining food away until the same time next day. Eventually your cat will regain its health and stop panting.

I would think you probably have nothing to worry about. When my dogs are panting I turn on a floor fan and let them lay in front of it. I've also heard of people taking their cats to groomers to get trimmed. My mother in law trims her cat just to cut down on too much hair in her house.

I would be very concerned. Please check him with a vet as soon as you can. Panting in animals can be as a result of pain when it is obvious that it is not panting because of exertion.

Unless it's really warm outside, it's not normal to pant a lot. Cats (and dogs) have a naturally higher body temperature so it has to be pretty warm to get them to pant. And if he's doing it with the aircon on, there's probably another problem. Not to be confused with the flehman thing, where a cat looks like it's panting but is actually taking a good gulp of air because there's a funky smell around and it wants to investigate better. Make sure there's enough fresh water out at all times. Get him checked out by a vet - it may be something simple like being overweight. It could be the fur thing, as the other response suggested. He could be stressed by something. Personally, I'd get him looked at. I'd rather spend a bit of cash to be sure he's OK than worry about it all the time.

I would say have the cat grommed. He/she may have way too much hair which can keep them from cooling down. If he/she is constantly panting, then they can't cool down properally. If they have to long or to thick hair, it can prevent their skin from breathing. Like if you wore layers in the middle of the summer. The AC is good, but apparently not enough. Try putting ice cubes in the water bowl too. We do that to ensure our cats happyness, though none of them are long hair. Try brushing him/her too. If none of thease work, consult a vet for some advise on how to best help your cat. Because there could be other problems causing him or her not to be able to cool down properally. Because, it has been my experence that cats do well in cool homes as long as there isn't too much foot traffic.

I think I've heard you before say that you have dogs. I have had cats that were so close to the dog they acted like the dog. Is the cat close to the dog. Maybe he is imitating your dogs.Hopefully that is what it is.

I would be concerned. I'd suggest you take him to the vet and get him checked out. That panting could mean he has a heart problem or a respiratory problem. He definitely needs to see a vet! A cat panting is usually a sign of a problem. They just don't pant like a dog unless something is wrong.

I have never had a cat because my son was allergic to them..but my dog would pant when he was hot....and I did worry when it was really hot out as he had difficulty breathing...but I don't know how they are different so can't really help you out!

hi katsmeow I think maybe your fluff ball needs s ome shearing so at to let her skin breathe a little. I am told that long haired cats need some grooming in the hot weather days. good luck and God bless.

I have always owned dogs so I am not that in the know about cats but, I don't recall seeing many of the cats my auntie had panting that much! x

For me yes it is god to have cat like that it is like a true stop toy's.

I don't have a cat with me but I think if your cat is an aged one then it can be due to age also. I saw a aged cat doing the same. I asked the owner and they said that he is aged enough now so it is normal. I don't have the pets because I am not sure if I can take enough care of them. I will be have one once I am sure that I can take the full care of them.