Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Male | neutered | 3 years and 3 months old | 9 lbs
My cat boots has had a cough since he had neurtur surgery at walls friends .What could it be ?
1 Answer
Published on November 26th, 2017
It depends on how long ago the surgery was. Typically a cough just after anesthesia can be associated with irritation to the trachea from the tracheal tube. Coughing several days after could be associated with aspiration pneumonia, or an upper respiratory virus. Also other causes such as heartworm disease, parasites, and asthma can also cause cough. If it has been going on for longer than 2-3 days after surgery or if he is acting sick at all then he should be seen by a veterinarian soon. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.
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