My kitten has a dry cough. Is it allergies or should I see a vet?

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My 5mo old kitten, neutered, finished all shots, has had a cough for the past two weeks or so, no other symptoms. No runny nose, no boogers in eyes, very active, same sunny disposition as always, eating/drinking well. Should he go see the vet or is it likely just the change in weather or allergies? We observe the cough about once every couple of days and it is dry and honky and he will cough for a good minute or so. He did have mycoplasma felis around 2mos old but it was promptly treated. Pet's info: Cat | Oriental | Male | neutered | 5 months and 6 days old | 5 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

There are several things it could be, first of all hairballs, especially of it is only occasional, in this case a hairball paste supplement should solve the problem. The other options are feline asthma or a respiratory infection. If the hairball paste does not resolve it, I would recommend taking him to the vet in order to get it checked.

My kitten has a dry cough. Is it allergies or should I see a vet?

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