My cat has a dog-like cough for a week. Is it a furball or serious?

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Hi our cat is well in itself but has a cough that's sounds like a dog bark. Assume he is trying to get rid of a furball but he has been like this for a week now? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 10 lbs

Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA · Accepted Answer

Coughing in a cat can be due to a respiratory tract infection, heartworm disease or even heart disease. Your veterinarian will be able to examine Buckles to determine the cause of the cough and prescribe appropriate treatment. Given that it has been going on for a week, this cough is not likely to resolve on its own and veterinary care will be needed in order for Buckles to feel better.

My cat has a dog-like cough for a week. Is it a furball or serious?

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