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Why is my cat coughing after I stopped using their flea collar?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat has a cough which seemed to start after stopping the use of a flea collar. Could the coughing be connected to the collar?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 16th, 2016

It's very unlikely, if at all I would expect the collar to be a problem when it is on (too tight) but not when it is off. Cough in cats can be caused by asthma or other lung diseases and infections, I would recommend having it checked by your vet.

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