In the last 24 hours, our 14-year-old cat has started breathing very heavily. He is clearly in some distress. Our vet is away on a holiday break, and it is Sunday so we are not sure of what we can do.

"Inhale through your nose, and exhale through your mouth." You may have used this deep-breathing technique at some point to regulate your breaths, help you unwind or de-stress. It's a simple trick for ...