My cat is coughing, stretching neck, nothing comes up. Is it serious?

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Hi, my cat has been having coughing fits, making himself very small, stretching out his neck and getting very close to the ground and coughing for a long time but nothing is coming up. It's been happening for about 5 days. Could this be serious? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 1 month old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, poor Oscar! It could be that he is suffering from a respiratory infection, and given that it's been going on for five days now, I would have him seen by a vet. He may benefit from some medications for his symptoms, which the vet can prescribe. There are some things you can do for him at home that will work well with medications from the vet. First, you can try starting him on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight. If he's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing him into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections.

My cat is coughing, stretching neck, nothing comes up. Is it serious?

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