Hearing your cat suddenly start coughing or hacking is scary. Is it just a hairball, or a sign of something serious? The short answer: cats don’t actually cough up hairballs – they vomit them. A true cough usually means something is irritating your cat’s airways or lungs.
This guide will help you quickly tell a cough from a hairball, understand the most common causes of cat coughing, and know exactly when you should call a vet versus when it’s usually okay to monitor at home.
Quick answer: when is cat coughing an emergency?
- Go to an emergency vet now – if your cat is coughing and also breathing with an open mouth, looks blue or very pale, is extremely weak/collapsed, or coughs up pink or bloody foam.
- Book a vet appointment soon – if the cough keeps coming back for more than 2–3 days, happens more than a few times a week, or your cat is eating, playing, or grooming less.
- Monitor at home – if your cat only coughs once in a while, stops quickly, and otherwise seems completely normal – but still mention it at your next check-up.
If you can, take a short video of a coughing episode on your phone. Vets find this incredibly helpful to decide whether it sounds more like a cough, a hairball event, or something else.
Cough vs. Hairball: What Is Cat Coughing Really?
When your cat makes a hacking noise, it’s natural to wonder: is this a cough, a hairball, or vomiting? Understanding the difference is the first step to knowing when to worry.
What true cat coughing looks and sounds like
Cat coughing is the act of a cat forcefully expelling air from the lungs through the mouth, usually because something is irritating or inflaming the airways.
Typical signs of a tosse verdadeira Incluir:
- A dry, hoarse “hack” or series of hacks
- Your cat stretching their head and neck forward
- Sometimes a slight side-to-side motion of the head
- Often não sai nada, or only a small amount of foamy saliva
So if your cat keeps coughing but nothing comes up, that’s more likely a respiratory problem than a simple hairball.
How to tell cough, hairball, and vomiting apart
Many cat parents think their cat is “coughing up” hairballs, but cats actually vômito hairballs. Coughing comes from the lungs and airways; vomiting and hairballs come from the stomach.
Use this quick comparison:
| True Cough | Hairball / Vomiting | |
|---|---|---|
| Body movement | Chest and throat; neck stretched forward | Strong abdominal crunches and heaving |
| Sound | Dry “hack” or hoot, often in short fits | Wet gurgling, retching, then a louder “urrrp” |
| What comes out | Usually nothing, maybe a little foam | Tube/ball of hair with clear fluid, bile or food |
| Main body system | Lungs and airways (respiratory) | Stomach and intestines (gastrointestinal) |
| When to see a vet | If coughing is new, frequent, or getting worse | If hairballs are frequent or cat seems unwell |
A hairball episode usually includes:
- Repeated gagging or retching with obvious abdominal effort
- A slimy tube or clump of hair on the floor afterward
A coughing episode, on the other hand, is:
- More of a noisy expulsion of air from the lungs
- Often ends with a swallow or tiny bit of foam
- Sometimes mistaken for a hairball attempt because of the posture
Simple rule of thumb:
If your cat produces a hairball or vomit, that was não a cough – it was a gastrointestinal episode.
Se o seu gato fizer um som de hackeamento e nothing comes up (or just a little foam), it’s much more likely to be a true cough.
When gagging or retching is a concern
Severe coughing bouts can end in a retch or gag, which is why things get confusing. But you should call your vet promptly if:
- Your cat is gagging or retching frequently
- Há no hairball or vomit produced
- Your cat also seems tired, breathing faster, or eating less
At that point, it’s safer to assume something more serious than “just a hairball” is going on and let a veterinarian check your cat.
Why Is My Cat Coughing? 8 Common Causes
Most of the time, a cat that keeps coughing has something irritating the respiratory tract. Causes range from mild and treatable to serious medical conditions.
Here are the most common reasons cats cough:
- Feline asthma (allergic bronchitis)
- Respiratory infections and pneumonia
- Parasitas such as lungworm and heartworm
- Alergias and mild airway inflammation
- Inhaled foreign objects (grass, food, small items)
- Tumors or growths in the airways or lungs
- Heart disease with fluid in the lungs (less common in cats)
- Environmental irritants like smoke, dust and strong scents
We’ll walk through each one and what to watch for.
1. Feline Asthma (Allergic Bronchitis)
Feline asthma is one of the most common causes of repeated, dry coughing in cats. It’s an inflammatory disease of the lower airways, often triggered by allergens or irritants your cat inhales.
Typical signs
- Dry, hacking cough that keeps coming back
- Cat crouched low to the ground with neck extended while coughing
- Wheezing or noisy breathing, especially after exertion
- Occasional open-mouth breathing during or after a coughing fit
When it’s an emergency
If you see open-mouth breathing, a wide-eyed panicked look, or blue-tinged gums/tongue, treat it as an emergency and see a vet immediately. Cats normally breathe through their nose; open-mouth panting in a cat is always a red flag.
Asthma can’t be “cured,” but many cats do very well long-term with medications (such as inhalers or steroids) and by reducing triggers like dust, smoke, and heavily scented products.
2. Respiratory Infections and Pneumonia
Viruses (like feline herpesvirus or calicivirus), bacteria (such as Bordetella bronchiseptica), and sometimes fungi can infect a cat’s airways and lungs, causing inflammation and coughing.
You may notice:
- Coughing e sneezing
- Nasal or eye discharge
- Fever, lethargy, or escondido more than usual
- Breathing that sounds wet, crackly or congested
If infection reaches the lungs, it can cause pneumonia, which often produces a wet-sounding cough and obvious trouble breathing.
Any cat that is coughing plus breathing hard, breathing fast, or has thick nasal discharge should see a vet urgently, as pneumonia and severe infections need prompt treatment.
3. Parasites: Lungworms and Heartworms
Parasites are an often overlooked cause of cat coughing.
- Vermes pulmonares are parasitic worms that invade the lungs and irritate the airways. Cats can become infected by eating infected snails, slugs, or rodents. Heavy infections may rarely cause cats to cough up tiny worms.
- Heartworms, spread by mosquitoes, can also affect cats. In cats, heartworms primarily settle in the lungs and nearby blood vessels, causing a condition called Doença respiratória associada a verme do coração (HARD).
Signs can include:
- Chronic, intermittent coughing
- Occasional wheezing
- Reduced activity or “slowing down”
Even a few heartworms can be dangerous for a cat, so prevention is much safer than treatment. If your cat lives where mosquitoes are common and has an unexplained cough, ask your vet about heartworm testing and preventatives.
4. Allergies and Mild Airway Inflammation
Not every allergy leads to full-blown asthma. Some cats develop alergias respiratórias mais leves that still cause a nagging cough.
Possible triggers
- Dust, pollen, mold
- Scented candles, air fresheners, perfumes
- Dusty or heavily scented cat litter
- Cigarette or vape smoke
Common signs
- Occasional cough and sneezing
- Watery eyes or clear nasal discharge
- Itchy skin or increased scratching in some cats
If the cough is seasonal or linked to specific exposures (for example, every time you clean with a certain product or pour dusty litter), allergies could be part of the picture. Reducing or removing the suspected trigger and improving air quality (HEPA filters, unscented litter) often helps.
5. Inhaled Foreign Objects
Cats are curious, and sometimes they inhale things they shouldn’t. A blade of grass, crumb of food, or tiny object can lodge in the throat or windpipe and trigger sudden coughing fits.
Things to watch for
- Sudden onset of intense coughing in an otherwise normal cat
- Coughing and sneezing at the same time (for example, with grass awns)
- Pawing at the mouth or face
- Excessive drooling or swallowing
Small pieces of grass may cause short-term coughing that resolves when the grass moves or is swallowed. But if the coughing is persistent, getting worse, or your cat seems distressed, a vet visit is urgent. Your vet may need to sedate your cat and inspect the airways or take X-rays.
Never try to reach into your cat’s throat to remove a suspected object.
You could push it deeper or cause injury. Let a veterinarian handle it.
6. Tumors or Growths in the Airways or Lungs
Tumors, whether benign or malignant, can develop in the nose, throat, or lungs and interfere with normal breathing.
Possible signs include:
- Persistent, often dry cough that doesn’t go away
- Noisy breathing or a change in your cat’s voice (hoarseness)
- Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing
- Weight loss, reduced appetite, or general decline
Coughing up blood or pink-tinged foam is a major warning sign and should be treated as an emergency. While cancers are more common in older cats, younger cats are not completely exempt. If a cough won’t resolve and common causes have been ruled out, your vet may recommend chest X-rays or scoping the airways to look for masses.
7. Heart Disease and Fluid in the Lungs
In dogs, coughing is a common sign of heart disease, but in cats it’s less typical. Still, some cats with heart problems can develop fluid build-up in or around the lungs, which can cause coughing or breathing difficulty.
Warning signs may include:
- Rapid, shallow breathing at rest
- Breathing with the belly heaving in and out
- Sudden episodes of distress or collapse
- Weakness, lethargy, or cool extremities
Any cat that is struggling to breathe should be seen by a vet imediatamente, even if you’re not sure whether the heart or lungs are to blame.
8. Environmental Irritants
Sometimes the problem isn’t disease at all, but something in the environment irritating your cat’s sensitive airways.
Common irritants include:
- Cigarette or vape smoke
- Dusty or strongly scented cat litter
- Household cleaning sprays and air fresheners
- Aerosol sprays, hairspray, and perfume
- Smoke from fireplaces, candles, or incense
If you notice your cat coughing right after using a spray, changing litter, or entering a dusty room, the environment may be the culprit.
What you can do:
- Make your home a no-smoking zone
- Mudar para um areia com pouco pó e sem cheiro
- Avoid spraying products near your cat or their bedding
- Improve ventilation and consider a HEPA air purifier
In many cases, the cough improves significantly once the irritant is removed, but if it doesn’t, have your vet check for underlying asthma or other disease.
Tipos de tosse em gatos: Úmida vs. Seca
Listening to what your cat’s cough sounds like can give useful clues. Vets often talk about coughs being “wet” or “dry.” Not every cough fits perfectly into a box, but understanding the difference helps you describe it accurately.
What is a “wet” cough in cats?
A wet cough sounds moist, bubbly, or gurgly, as if there is fluid or mucus in the airways. You may notice your cat swallowing after coughing, as they clear mucus from the throat.
Wet coughs often go along with:
- Runny nose or eye discharge
- Congested or noisy breathing
- Lethargy, fever, or reduced appetite
- Obvious effort to breathe
Common causes of wet coughs include respiratory infections e pneumonia, and sometimes severe allergic airway disease or heart-related fluid in the lungs.
Importante:
A wet, crackly-sounding cough plus difficulty breathing is a reason to call your vet the same day or seek emergency care, depending on how distressed your cat appears.
What is a “dry” cough in cats?
A dry cough doesn’t sound gurgly or full of mucus. It’s more like a sharp “hack,” “hoot,” or series of hacks, often in short fits. Many cats with a dry cough look like they’re trying to bring something up, but não sai nada.
Dry coughs are commonly associated with:
- Feline asthma
- Alergias and airway irritation
- Corpos estranhos inalados (like dust or grass)
- Tumores or structural problems in the airways
A classic example is the asthma cough: your cat crouches low, stretches their neck out, and has repeated dry hacks that sound similar to a hairball attempt but never produce a hairball.
On the other hand, a dry cough from throat or trachea irritation (for example, from dust or a collar pulling) might be just a single cough here and there, not full coughing fits.
Even a “dry” cough may end in a small amount of foamy spit or a retch.
What matters more is whether the cough sounds wet or whether your cat is bringing up obvious phlegm or mucus.
Using cough type to guide next steps
These general rules can help you talk to your vet:
- Dry coughs often point toward non-infectious causes such as asthma, allergies, irritants, or airway obstruction.
- Wet coughs more often suggest infection or fluid build-up in the lungs, such as pneumonia.
However, cough type alone is not enough to diagnose your cat. Always consider:
- How often your cat is coughing
- Whether they seem otherwise well or “off”
- Any changes in breathing, appetite, energy, or behavior
If you’re able, record a short video or audio of your cat’s cough on your phone. This gives your vet a much clearer picture of whether it sounds more wet or dry and how urgently your cat needs to be seen.
When to See a Vet for Cat Coughing (and When It’s an Emergency)
Short answer: Cat coughing is never something to ignore.
- É okay to monitor briefly at home if your cat coughs only once in a while and is otherwise completely normal.
- Book a vet appointment soon if the cough keeps coming back or your cat just isn’t themselves.
- Go to an emergency vet immediately if there are any signs of breathing trouble, weakness, or blue/pale gums.
Emergency – Get to a Vet Now
Treat the following as an emergency and seek veterinary care immediately (even if it’s at night or on a weekend):
- Open-mouth breathing, panting, or very obvious effort to breathe
- Breathing that is fast, noisy, or looks labored even when your cat is resting
- Blue, purple or very pale gums or tongue
- Continuous or very intense coughing that doesn’t stop, or your cat looks panicked
- Collapse, extreme weakness, or your cat can’t stand/walk normally
- Any blood in the coughed-up material (even a pink froth)
These signs mean your cat might not be getting enough oxygen or could have a serious condition such as severe asthma, pneumonia, trauma, or heart/lung disease. Do não try home remedies in these situations – keep your cat calm in a carrier and go straight to the nearest vet or emergency clinic.
Book a Vet Appointment Soon (Within a Day or Two)
Make a non-emergency vet appointment as soon as you can if you notice any of the following:
- Coughing is happening more than a few times a week, or keeps coming back over several days
- Coughing fits are getting more frequent, longer, or more intense
- Mild but noticeable changes in behaviour: slightly less active, hiding more, or playing less
- Mild nasal or eye discharge, sneezing, or occasional wheezing
- Your cat brings up a small amount of clear or foamy fluid at the end of a coughing spell
- Your cat has a known medical condition (like asthma or heart disease) and their coughing pattern has changed
This level is not usually an emergency if your cat is still breathing comfortably, but it faz need a vet’s attention. Early diagnosis of problems like asthma, infection, or parasites can prevent more serious illness and help your cat feel much better, much sooner.
Before your appointment, try to record a video of the coughing. Vets find this incredibly helpful, because many cats don’t cough on command during the exam.
Okay to Monitor Briefly at Home
You can usually monitor at home for a short time if:
- Your cat had just one or two isolated coughs, then went back to acting completely normal
- There are no other symptoms: normal breathing, normal appetite, normal energy, no discharge from the eyes or nose
- The cough is not getting more frequent or more intense
What you can do:
- Keep a simple “cough diary”: note date, time, how long the cough lasted, and what your cat was doing right before it started (e.g. running around, using the litter box, after you sprayed a cleaner, etc.)
- Watch for patterns – for example, only coughing after using a dusty litter box or when someone smokes nearby
- Make sure the environment is well ventilated and free from obvious irritants like smoke, strong perfumes, aerosol sprays, or very dusty litter
If the cough disappears completely and doesn’t return, you can simply mention it at your cat’s next routine check-up. If it continues or worsens at all, move up to the “Book a Vet Appointment Soon” category.
Severity & Situation – Quick Reference Table
Use this table as a quick guide, but always trust your instincts – if you feel something is seriously wrong, treat it as an emergency.
| Level | What It Looks Like | What You Should Do |
|---|---|---|
| Leve e ocasional | One-off or very rare coughs; cat is bright, eating and playing normally; no breathing changes or other symptoms. | Monitor at home, keep notes and remove obvious irritants. Mention it at the next routine vet visit. |
| Moderado ou persistente | Coughing more than a few times a week or over several days; mild sneezing or discharge; slight drop in energy or appetite; cough may end with clear/foamy fluid. | Schedule a vet appointment within a day or two for an exam and possible tests. |
| Grave ou preocupante | Continuous or very intense coughing; any breathing difficulty; open-mouth breathing; blue/pale gums; collapse, extreme weakness, or coughing up blood. | Emergency vet visit immediately. Go to the nearest vet or emergency clinic without delay. |
Regra geral: if you are ever unsure, or your cat’s breathing looks even slightly abnormal, it’s always safer to call your vet or go to an emergency clinic. Breathing problems can worsen fast in cats, and quick treatment can be life-saving.
Cuidados domésticos e monitoramento de um gato com tosse
Embora você sempre queira tratar a causa subjacente da tosse do gato (com a orientação do seu veterinário), existem vários medidas práticas em casa que podem ajudar seu gato com tosse a se sentir mais confortável e talvez até reduzir a frequência da tosse. Veja como você pode ser um pai solidário quando seu gato estiver tossindo:
Mantenha um diário de sintomas
Comece um pequeno "diário da tosse" para seu gato. Anote as data e hora quando você ouvir uma tosse e qualquer coisa digna de nota que tenha acontecido nesse período.
Esse diário será extremamente útil para o diagnóstico do seu veterinário. Conforme mencionado, tente captura de vídeo da tosse, se possível. Até mesmo uma gravação de áudio pode ajudar o veterinário a identificar se é uma tosse seca ou congestionada.
Conforto e calma
Durante um episódio de tosse, os gatos podem ficar ansiosos (e nós também!). Mantenha a calma e tranquilize o gato com uma voz suave. Você pode acariciá-lo levemente se isso parecer acalmá-lo, mas se ele preferir ficar sozinho, dê-lhe espaço.
O estresse ou a excitação podem piorar a tosseespecialmente em casos de asma. Portanto, mantenha o ambiente calmo e relaxado.
Se o seu gato estiver respirando com a boca aberta ou em pânico, minimize o manuseio e vá ao veterinário - mas para tosses mais leves, uma atmosfera calma ajuda a tosse a passar mais rápido.
Umidade e terapia a vapor
O ar úmido pode aliviar a irritação das vias aéreas do gatoAssim como ajuda os seres humanos. Se o seu gato estiver congestionado ou com tosse úmida, leve-o a uma clínica. banheiro com vapor pode proporcionar alívio.
Ligue um chuveiro quente no banheiro com a porta fechada para criar vapor e sente-se lá com seu gato (não na água, apenas na sala com vapor) por 10 a 15 minutos.
A Umidificador no cômodo onde seu gato passa o tempo pode manter a umidade do ar (especialmente em climas secos ou no inverno, quando o aquecimento seca o ar). Não se esqueça de limpar os umidificadores regularmente para evitar mofo.
Purificação do ar e controle de alérgenos
Nem sempre é possível remover todos os possíveis irritantes, mas podemos melhorar a qualidade do ar. Usando um Purificador de ar HEPA em sua casa pode remover a poeira, o pólen e outras partículas que podem estar provocando tosse ou asma.
Se você suspeitar que a fumaça do cigarro ou os sprays em aerossol incomodam o seu gato, torne a sua casa uma zona de não fumantes e use produtos de limpeza sem perfume e seguros para gatos.
Areia para gatos é importante - escolha um areia com pouco pó e sem cheiro. Muitas camas "hipoalergênicas" feitas de papel, pellets de madeira ou cristal têm menos poeira do que a cama de barro tradicional.
Ao despejar a areia, faça-o com cuidado para evitar levantar uma nuvem de poeira (talvez você mesmo use uma máscara e faça isso longe do seu gato). Pequenas mudanças como essa podem reduzir significativamente uma tosse crônica se a causa for irritante.
Nutrição e hidratação
Mantenha seu gato bem hidratado. A hidratação ajuda a manter as secreções de muco mais finas. Embora não seja possível forçar o gato a beber, você pode tentar oferecer alimento úmido (que tem maior teor de umidade) se ele estiver comendo ração seca. Considere a possibilidade de instalar um bebedouro para incentivar o animal a beber mais água. Uma boa nutrição também ajuda o sistema imunológico.
Sempre consulte o veterinário antes de dar qualquer coisa além da dieta normal do gato e dos medicamentos prescritos.
Siga os planos de tratamento veterinário
Isso pode parecer óbvio, mas vale a pena enfatizar. Se o veterinário prescreveu medicamentos (antibióticos, inaladores, esteroides, etc.), dê-os exatamente como indicado e por toda a duração.
Os gatos podem ser desafiador de medicar, nós sabemos! Se tiver dificuldades, peça dicas ao seu veterinário (como esconder os comprimidos nas guloseimas ou usar bolsos para comprimidos).
Repouso e atividade restrita
Se o seu gato estiver tendo crises frequentes de tosse, é uma boa ideia limitar brincadeiras ou exercícios extenuantes temporariamente. O aumento da atividade física pode provocar mais tosse se as vias aéreas estiverem sensíveis.
Deixe seu gatinho descansar em um local confortável. Certifique-se de que a cama dele esteja limpa (sem poeira) e em uma área tranquila. Se você tiver outros animais de estimação ou crianças pequenas, tente evitar que eles incomodem o gato doente enquanto ele se recupera. Pense nisso como se estivesse dando ao seu gato "dias de doença" para se recuperar.
Conclusão
Ter um gato que está tossindo pode ser preocupante, mas, munido de conhecimento, você pode lidar com isso com muito mais confiança e calma.
Explicamos como diferenciar uma tosse de um engasgo de bola de pelo, a ampla gama de causas - desde as comuns (como asma ou infecção respiratória) até as incomuns (como vermes pulmonares ou tumores) - e o que os diferentes "estilos" de tosse e os sintomas que a acompanham podem dizer sobre a saúde do seu gato.
Lembre-se, você conhece melhor o seu gato. Se algo parecer estranho, mesmo que seja apenas uma tosse sutil de vez em quando, preste atenção. A detecção precoce de problemas geralmente significa um tratamento mais fácil e um melhor resultado para seu amigo peludo.
Por fim, fique tranquilo com o fato de que muitos gatos se recuperam de problemas de tosse e voltam ao seu estado normal e feliz.
Esperamos que este guia tenha tornado o tópico "tosse do gato" menos misterioso e muito menos assustador. Seu amigo felino tem sorte de ter um tutor atencioso cuidando dele - com seu amor e o conhecimento certo, ele estará em boas mãos.
Gostaríamos muito de ouvir sua história. Compartilhe suas experiências, Participe de nossa aconchegante comunidade de amantes de gatos no SnuggleSouls. Juntos, vamos comemorar cada momento precioso e cheio de bigodes.
PERGUNTAS FREQUENTES
Os gatos tossem bolas de pelo ou isso é outra coisa?
Cats don’t really cough up hairballs – they vomit them. A true cough comes from the chest and airways, often with a dry hacking sound and nothing coming out. Hairballs start in the stomach and usually end with obvious retching and a slimy lump of hair on the floor.
Why is my cat coughing but not bringing up a hairball?
If your cat keeps coughing but never produces a hairball, it usually means the problem is in the airways, not the stomach. Common causes include asthma, respiratory infections, airway irritation from dust or smoke, parasites or, more rarely, tumors. Any repeated cough with nothing coming up should be checked by a vet.
Devo me preocupar se meu gato só tossir de vez em quando?
An occasional single cough in an otherwise bright, active cat can be similar to us clearing our throat. Still, you should watch for patterns. If the cough happens more than a few times a week, starts to become more frequent, or comes with other symptoms like sneezing, low energy or appetite changes, schedule a vet visit.
What can I do at home if my cat keeps coughing?
You can make your cat more comfortable by improving air quality: avoid smoke and strong sprays, use low-dust, unscented litter, add a humidifier or short steam sessions, and keep stress low. However, home care alone will not fix the underlying cause. Any persistent or worsening cough needs a proper veterinary diagnosis and treatment plan.
Os gatos que vivem dentro de casa podem contrair infecções respiratórias ou parasitas?
Yes. Indoor cats can still catch viral or bacterial infections from new cats, shelter backgrounds, humans’ clothing, or vet visits. They can also be exposed to fungal spores or mosquito-borne parasites like heartworms. So even if your cat never goes outside, a new or ongoing cough should still be taken seriously.
A asma felina tem cura?
Feline asthma is not curable in the strict sense, but it is usually very manageable. With the right combination of inhalers or other medications and good control of triggers such as dust, smoke and strong scents, many asthmatic cats live long, comfortable, normal lives.
My cat wheezes and coughs – does that mean it’s asthma?
Wheezing and coughing are classic signs of feline asthma, but they can also be caused by heartworms, chronic bronchitis, infections or other lung problems. Because these conditions can look very similar at home, only your vet can tell them apart with tests like X-rays and blood work. Don’t assume it’s “just asthma” without a diagnosis.
Devo dar ao meu gato remédio para tosse humana ou remédios à base de ervas?
No. Never give your cat human cough syrups, painkillers or random herbal products unless your vet has specifically approved them. Cats process drugs very differently from humans, and many common human medicines are toxic to them. Treating the cause of the cough with vet-prescribed medication is far safer than trying to suppress it yourself.
A tosse do gato pode ser contagiosa para outros gatos ou animais de estimação?
It can be. If the cough is caused by infectious agents such as feline herpesvirus, calicivirus or Bordetella, it may spread to other cats through shared bowls, grooming or sneezing. Most of these infections do not spread to humans, but other cats in the home can be at risk. Isolate the sick cat if you suspect infection and talk to your vet about protection for your other pets.
When should I go to an emergency vet for cat coughing?
Go to an emergency vet immediately if your cat is coughing and also breathing with an open mouth, struggling to breathe, breathing very fast, has blue or very pale gums, collapses, seems extremely weak, or coughs up blood. These are signs of serious distress and low oxygen and should never wait until the next routine appointment.
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