My cat is sneezing, coughing, and sick. Should I call the vet?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 13 lbs
My cat is sneezing and I think coughing. Acts like hes choking or something in his throat. Vomited foam yesterday but still eating soft food. Not himself. Hes mostly an inside cat but there is a stray cat outside with similar symptoms. Should I call my vet?
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Published on January 16th, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a chronic rhinitis (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 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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Published on December 7th, 2017
They likel thabe rhinitis due to a viral or bacterial infection. Also make sure there are no other possible aerosolized irritants in the home or environment that may be irritating their airway as well. If the sneezing is excessive, continuing for more than a day or two or interfering with their quality of life, then it’s best to get them seen by your local vet. Oftentimes a short course of antibiotics are needed to help resolve symptoms of rhinitis in cats. Clavamoe or Azithromycin are often the first choices for treating rhinitis in cats. Best wishes and take care.
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Published on November 22nd, 2020
Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a rhinitis (inflammatory, allergic, infective). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. Unfortunately there are no effective and available over the counter medications. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation 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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Published on November 8th, 2019
Hi, and thanks for your question. This sign could be compatible with an upper respiratory tract inflammation/infection or possibly to a rhinitis (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 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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