My old cat is coughing, sneezing, and not eating. Is it contagious to other pets?

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My cat is an outdoor cat 14 yrs old has had her feline leukemia vaccination and all her other shots but she now has been coughing and sneezing a lot lately haveing a hard time eating and drinking first what should I do and second could it be contagious to my othe animals such as one other cat and a little dog. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 15 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to say exactly what the cause of the sneezing and coughing, decreased eating/drinking may be without examining her first. However, it could be an upper respiratory infection (which can be contagious to other cats), due to dental disease or another oral health issue, feline asthma, or certain heart conditions. I would recommend Pickels's see her veterinarian soon for an exam to determine a diagnosis so she can get the proper treated. Her veterinarian may want to take chest x-rays to get a better view of the heart and lungs or suggest other diagnostics as needed. I hope this helps!

My old cat is coughing, sneezing, and not eating. Is it contagious to other pets?

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