Why is my cat coughing at night? Could it be a lung or heart issue?

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Ori had diarrhea for about a week after we got her. We went to a vet, gave her some enzymes to help her with that and it has been solved for the time being. For a while now, she has been having cough fits, all of them at night, but they wouldn't last more than a few minutes. I suspect she has something going wrong with her lungs. I need a secons opinion on this. I also think it may me something viral since her eyes are a bit watery as well. Something worth mentioning: she lived with lots of cats. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 4 years and 1 month old | 8 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

We commonly see coughing in cats associated with a few different disease processes including chronic bronchitis, asthma, and primary lung disease. An underlying heart condition can also be the cause. You should really get her chest radiographed to get to the bottom of the cause. Chronic coughing in cats that isn't treated can be very problematic. The inflammation that occurs along the respiratory tract can be detrimental in some cases, so it is best to get her seen asap for treatment. Viral infections typically cause upper airway signs and symptoms which involves mostly sneezing and eye discharge. Coughing suggests a lower airway disease process and the fact that they are occurring more at night is suggestive of a possible heart condition.

Why is my cat coughing at night? Could it be a lung or heart issue?

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