My cat has dry cough, vomiting, diarrhea, and can't eat. What's wrong?

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My cat has a dry cough. No cold. Wants to eat grass. Vomiting a lot, diarrhea. The cough is now making it hard for him to eat. He will be sleeping and start coughing. I have been administering Petromalt (thinking it's a hairball). He seems to be getting worse. Any suggestions?

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

While a hairball could cause vomiting I wouldn't expect diarrhea or coughing. A true cough can be a sign of asthma or a respiratory infection. If he can't rest at night and his appetite is affected I'd recommend making an appointment with your veterinarian. They may recommend an x-ray of his chest and abdomen.

My cat has dry cough, vomiting, diarrhea, and can't eat. What's wrong?

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