My cat coughs. Is it from my smoking? Could it be cancer or COPD?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 5 years old | 10 lbs
I smoke around my cats daily, I was unaware of the effects smoking could have on them. They have developed a cough and it's not a cough like they would have with a URI, could it be possible that my cat could have cancer? COPD? or some type of problem associated with cigarette smoke?
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Published on July 27th, 2017
Respiratory and cardiac diseases may be responsible for this chronic cough and must be differentiate/diagnosed and treat properly. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Radiographs of the chest will be needed. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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Published on April 23rd, 2017
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.
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