Do Cats Snore When They Get Older

Some common snoring triggers in felines include unusual sleeping positions obesity sleep apnea allergies and upper respiratory infections.

Do cats snore when they get older. I especially like it when they are dreaming and their snores become labored. In fact they sleep more often than any species of domestic pets. It is like you can tell what they are dreaming about by the way they snore.

You dont really expect a creature that lives by stealth to snore - it seems it would make him vulnerable. A polyp can be removed if its not serious. Below are examples of some cats that may snore often.

In Older Cats. However brachycephalic breeds Persians and senior cats are more likely to have airway obstructions. This is also noted in older cats.

While falling asleep he purrs and snores simultaneously. My two cats snore as they have gotten older. Overweight cats have a higher tendency to snore.

Our current cat Clyde snores. They are all well albeit a pound or two heavier than they should be and see a vet for their annual physical. In cats it is usually noticed in a younger cat with polyps but sometimes is seen in obese older cats as well.

Around age 11 cats enter what is considered the senior stage of their lives. Pain and weakness are the factors that keep the cat from moving around or playing and exercising. A tumor in the nose is very difficult to treat.