Is it normal for a cat to pant like a dog¿

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But only after playing, not all the time. Just recently I got Jett(cat's name) a toy that's like a fishing pole. After we play for a good 15-20 mins he will pant as a dog, but unlike the other cats I've seen he doesn't even show the slightest bit of feeling tired at any point besides the panting at the end. Is it normal for a cat to be like this? He's fairly young so I don't believe it's with anything age like.

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  • Itsrainingcatsanddogs
    12 years ago

    I was always told that if a cat pants it's either extremely nervous or in pain >.>

    Given the information you said though, maybe your cat's just special haha :P

    If you're really concerned though, I'd take him to the vet

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  • jellokatt
    12 years ago

    somewhat - if he does it for too long, it could be a symptom of a heart or breathing problem, but if it's just for a little while after playing, and he's still young, i wouldn't worry too much. my cat did this when he was a kitten after extended play time.

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  • aussiewolf
    12 years ago

    yes that is normal. people and horses are the only animals that cool down by sweating. most other animals cool down by panting.

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    • pussinboots1173
      12 years ago

      Actualy, cats do sweat through their paw pads. I dont know about other animals though.

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  • Shoutmon
    12 years ago

    my cat does that too!

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  • TerryVie
    12 years ago

    i always had cats in my life and yep, it's pretty normal ^_^

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  • Shackleford96
    12 years ago

    *?

    I think so, but I don't know a whole lot about cats though.

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