My cat coughs, wheezes, and hacks. Is this a breathing problem?

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My cat seems like he coughs sometimes. He has a breathing problem but not all the time. He weases a bit while he sleeps. When he does start coughing, he sits and starts hacking. Kind of like he needs to puke but it sounds like a person trying to cough mucus up out of lungs. I can hear the "mucus" come up as he hacks. Is he ok? Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered | 5 years and 4 months old | 10 lbs

Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Coughing and wheezing in cats is not normal. This can indicate many problems such as feline asthma, feline heartworm disease, fungal pneumonia, fluid in the chest, and even cancer. I would highly encourage you to have him evaluated by your veterinarian soon. A chest x-ray and heart worm test may be recommended. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

My cat coughs, wheezes, and hacks. Is this a breathing problem?

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