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I am taking of 3 stray kittens and its about to be 4 months ...the thing is that one of them starts to cough and keeps coughing? it seems like she is trying to get something out ? and it seems like there is something stuck but cant get out? it seemed to be like a hairball at first but this coughing is increasing day by day and im very worried
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Published on September 17th, 2017
Coughing cats are definitely a concern. Many things can cause cough in your cats, but I certainly worry about viral upper respiratory infections, FIP ( which fills their chest with fluid), and possibly birth defects that are becoming more apparent as they grow. An examination by a veterinarian and likely chest x-rays would be important for your kitten. I hope she improves!
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