| One of the common questions I’m presented with by feline guardians is why their cat snores so much when it sits quietly or sleeps. While cats typically do not suffer from sleep apnea like humans, they can suffer from various causes of noisy breathing. One of the first things to consider is whether the cat has an upper respiratory viral or bacterial infection, which can usually be determined by a proper veterinary exam. |  |
Allergies to molds, dander, house dust, and other airborne allergens can also cause noisy or snoring breathing. One of the more common causes, especially in younger animals is some sort of airway obstruction of the nose or sinuses, which can often involve what are known as nasopharyngeal polyps. Cats afflicted with polyps usually need to be sedated in order to diagnose these small growths, which are easily treated through surgical removal.
Finally in older cats, there is always the possibility of a tumor in the nasal passages or throat, which can sometimes need an endoscopic exam and biopsy to diagnose. As one can see, there are lots of potential causes for “snoring cats”, and these should be worked up properly by a trained veterinarian so that the most appropriate treatment plan can be implemented.
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