How to Deal with a Snoring Cat

You might not know this, but cats can snore just like humans can once they're in a deep sleep. Since cats sleep 50 percent to 70 percent of the day, there's a strong possibility your feline friend emits more noise than a simple purr. A Mayo Clinic study found that 7 percent of cats snore in their owner's bedroom. Fortunately, it's easy to deal with a snoring cat.

Instructions

1. Watch your cat while it sleeps. If it appears to be in a deep sleep, this may be the reason for the snoring. Just as with humans, cats can snore once they're in a deep sleep and are entirely relaxed.

2. Change the position your cat is in to help you deal with the noise. Again, just like in humans, sometimes a switch in position can help open the airways better, restricting snoring noises.

3. Check to see if your cat has a respiratory problem. If the snoring is a new issue for your cat, and you're concerned about its health, schedule an appointment with the veterinarian. The vet can determine if your feline picked up something in its nose from digging around and can remove the blockage.

4. Take your cat to the vet, as well, if your snoring feline is older. Snoring might be a sign of nasal polyps or tumors, and often these are only in one nostril. It's better to have a professional diagnose a problem than to continue to let your cat deal with the respiratory problem.

Tips & Warnings

• Cats with pushed-in faces, such as Himalayans and Persians, are more likely to snore or breathe loudly.

• The majority of cats who snore don't have problems with their respiratory passages. They simply snore because they're near someone they completely trust.