Cat Breathing Heavy? This Is an Emergency.

Why Breathing Problems Are More Dangerous in Cats

This Is an Emergency. Unlike dogs, cats do NOT normally pant or breathe with their mouths open. Heavy breathing in a cat always requires immediate veterinary care. ARCH Veterinary in San Jose provides emergency respiratory treatment 8 AM – 10 PM daily. Open 8 AM – 10 PM Daily

Cats Hide Pain — Don't Wait for It to Get Worse

Open 8 AM – 10 PM Daily 824 N Winchester Blvd, San Jose Oxygen & X-Rays On-Site

Advanced veterinary care in San Jose

ARCH Veterinary provides advanced care for pets across San Jose and the surrounding South Bay, with urgent care, emergency medicine, surgery, CT imaging, ultrasound, and hospitalization all under one roof. Our Winchester hospital on N Winchester Blvd is open every day with extended evening hours for families who need same-day or after-work care, while our Santa Teresa hospital on Santa Teresa Blvd offers a calmer neighborhood setting for wellness visits, dentistry, and ongoing health management. Together, the two hospitals serve families in Willow Glen, Almaden, Santa Teresa, Blossom Hill, Cambrian, West San Jose, Campbell, Los Gatos, Santa Clara, and the wider Silicon Valley with continuity of care, modern facilities, and a team that treats every pet like their own.

Frequently asked questions

Why Breathing Problems Are More Dangerous in Cats

This Is an Emergency. Unlike dogs, cats do NOT normally pant or breathe with their mouths open. Heavy breathing in a cat always requires immediate veterinary care. ARCH Veterinary in San Jose provides emergency respiratory treatment 8 AM – 10 PM daily. Open 8 AM – 10 PM Daily

Cats Hide Pain — Don't Wait for It to Get Worse

Open 8 AM – 10 PM Daily 824 N Winchester Blvd, San Jose Oxygen & X-Rays On-Site