# Why Is My Cat Panting? — Quick answer

PETHEALTH+ (https://pethealth.org.uk/uk-pet-questions/why-is-my-cat-panting): Why Is My Cat Panting? — Quick answer. Cats rarely pant like dogs — open-mouth breathing is usually abnormal. Brief panting after intense play or stress may settle quickly. Panting at rest, with blue or pale gums, coughing, or collapse is an emergency — common causes include asthma, heart disease, heat stress, and pain. Do not wait to see if it passes.

Source: https://pethealth.org.uk/uk-pet-questions/why-is-my-cat-panting