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My cat is throwing up mucus and has noisy breathing. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | 1 year and 2 months old | 6.61 lbs

My cat is throwing up bits of mucus and is making a funny noice with his breathing

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 17th, 2017

Vader might have eaten something spoiled that is causing this. withhold food for 12 hours then offer him boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. if he is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days. After 2 days, you can put him back gradually on his normal food. If he continues vomiting or is not eating, take him to the vet to get treatment.

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    Answered By Amy Poole, DVM

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    Vader could have a stomach issue or could have a breathing issue. Sometimes in cats it can be very difficult to tell those apart. Some cats with breathing/lung issues will actually cough up bits of debris/mucus. Some cats can develop asthma and present like this. He also could have a bacterial or viral infection causing these symptoms. I would recommend you take him in to your vet to be evaluated. Often a cats breathing pattern can be a useful indicator as to where the problem is and a good physical exam can give us a lot of information. He may need further tests like x-rays to look at his lungs and stomach as well as checking him for a fever. I hope he improves quickly!

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