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My cat is coughing and having trouble breathing. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | 1 year and 6 months old | 2 lbs

Hello, my cat is having cough and breathing difficulties since a week and he is making worse. I have a video but tell me where can I send it. Please help me as soon as possible.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on December 27th, 2018

Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic tracheitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation (where you can upload videos as well) if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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