Cat Respiratory Rate Calculator

Count your cat’s breaths while they are sound asleep or resting calmly. Do not count if they are purring or dreaming (twitching).

Reference Data (Resting)

Rate (BPM)Health Status
16 – 30Normal
30 – 40Elevated (Monitor)
Over 40Abnormal (Call Vet)
Over 50EMERGENCY
Warning Signs:
  • Open-mouth breathing or panting
  • Abdominal effort (belly moving heavily)
  • Blue or pale gums
  • Neck extended forward to breathe