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Why is my cat trying to cough something up, but only spit comes out?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | spayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 11 lbs

Why would my 1 year old cat be trying to cough something up? Just spit came out.

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on January 21st, 2019

Hi, sometimes coughing up is secondary severe throat inflammation i.e. a cold, or to something lodged in the throat area (fish bone or a piece of thread for example). I would therefore recommend to have him checked over. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach !

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