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Open mouth breathing as you describe is a sign in cats that they are really struggling to breathe. It is possible that she is wearing herself out so much that she has difficulty in breathing, much the same as us after a really long run! It can also be a sign that they are not getting enough oxygen. That is always the first thing we see at the practice with cats that are dyspnoeic (have difficulty breathing) or who are in shock or extremely distressed after a trauma of sorts. If a cat is spotted doing this, they are administered with oxygen straight away. It is probably a good idea to not let her wear herself out to the point where she is open mouth breathing, as this can be damaging to a cats health. A quick check with the vet may be worthwhile too, just to make sure that there is no medical reason for her doing this  |
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